Cloud content management and file sharing for businesses
Box is a cloud storage and file sharing platform aimed at companies that need control over their documents. It offers granular permissions, version history, single sign-on, compliance tooling and integrations with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack and many business apps, plus Box AI for asking questions about stored content. A free individual plan is available.
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- alternatives
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- platforms
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Granular permissions and compliance tools for regulated companies
- Integrates with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack and many business apps
- Box AI answers questions about stored documents
Cons
- The free plan is limited in storage and file upload size
- Aimed at businesses, less appealing for personal use
- Many admin and security features sit in higher-tier plans
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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