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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
$6.00 Per Month
Box
Star Rating
(5,144)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansGoogle Workspace
Star Rating
(47,141)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Workspace excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.3 compared to Box's 8.7, highlighting its intuitive interface and seamless integration with other Google services, making it easier for teams to collaborate effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's Simultaneously Editing feature, scoring 9.2, allows multiple users to work on documents in real-time without conflicts, while Box's score of 7.8 indicates limitations in this area, which can hinder collaborative efforts.
- G2 users highlight that Google Workspace's Mobile Apps score of 9.0 outshines Box's 8.5, with many praising the mobile functionality that allows for efficient work on-the-go, making it a preferred choice for remote teams.
- Users on G2 report that Box's File Sharing capabilities, scoring 9.1, are robust, but Google Workspace's 9.4 rating indicates a more streamlined experience, particularly with sharing permissions and integration with Gmail.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's Performance and Reliability score of 9.3 is a significant advantage, as users frequently cite its consistent uptime and fast loading times, while Box's score of 8.9 suggests room for improvement in this area.
- Users say that Google Workspace's Security features, with a score of 9.1, provide comprehensive protection, including advanced phishing detection and data loss prevention, which are critical for businesses, while Box's 9.0 score indicates strong security but slightly less comprehensive features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Box
Business Starter
$5.00
Per Month
Secure file collaboration, storage and native e-signatures for up to 10 users
- 100 GB of storage
- 2 GB file upload
- 25 file versions
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,365
9.1
37,375
Ease of Use
8.7
4,409
9.3
37,591
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,079
9.2
9,537
Ease of Admin
8.7
986
9.1
8,168
Quality of Support
8.4
3,011
8.6
29,779
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
878
9.0
7,492
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
4,262
8.7
36,102
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.2
56
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
9.2
49
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
9.3
50
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
62
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
File Management
8.6
2947
9.2
7975
8.7
3309
9.1
8031
8.9
3265
9.0
8120
8.3
3162
8.9
8163
8.5
2264
9.0
7759
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.2
45
7.5
116
8.0
48
7.7
116
7.6
45
7.8
115
Collaboration
8.7
2851
9.0
7553
9.1
3398
9.4
8333
7.8
2638
9.2
7855
8.3
2553
8.8
6837
Administration
8.8
2002
9.1
6010
8.7
1856
8.9
5840
8.7
1788
9.1
5798
8.6
2040
8.4
6281
8.7
1665
8.7
5285
9.0
2121
9.1
6400
Platform
8.9
809
9.3
2126
8.5
610
8.8
1730
8.6
572
8.8
1655
8.5
496
8.8
1495
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.7
2092
Not enough data
8.8
2223
Not enough data
8.7
2041
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
2183
Not enough data
9.0
2218
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
2263
Not enough data
9.1
2333
Not enough data
8.7
1883
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.3
254
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.2
248
Not enough data
8.2
247
Not enough data
8.2
246
Not enough data
8.3
245
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.2
135
Not enough data
8.3
134
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
2783
Not enough data
8.4
2391
Not enough data
8.2
2271
Not enough data
8.7
2685
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
3043
Not enough data
9.0
3104
Not enough data
9.1
3195
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.7
2449
Not enough data
8.5
2524
Not enough data
9.1
2824
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.1
180
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
1792
Not enough data
8.8
1786
Not enough data
9.5
1811
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.6
1680
Not enough data
8.1
1684
Not enough data
8.3
1617
Not enough data
9.4
1781
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1579
Not enough data
9.1
1682
Not enough data
9.4
1713
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
525
Not enough data
8.1
515
Not enough data
7.7
511
Not enough data
8.4
518
Not enough data
7.3
503
Not enough data
8.1
510
Not enough data
7.9
507
Calculating
Not enough data
8.9
1828
Not enough data
8.9
1724
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
1701
Not enough data
8.9
1764
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
1705
Not enough data
9.4
1845
Not enough data
8.9
1762
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1565
Not enough data
9.2
1768
Not enough data
9.1
1785
Not enough data
9.5
1871
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1294
Not enough data
9.1
1242
Not enough data
8.4
1199
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
1280
Not enough data
8.9
1174
Not enough data
9.3
1267
Management
Not enough data
9.2
1253
Not enough data
9.1
1222
Not enough data
9.5
1263
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
7.9
356
Not enough data
8.0
358
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.0
5901
Not enough data
9.0
4156
Not enough data
8.3
3621
Not enough data
9.0
4208
Not enough data
8.9
3939
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.1
5765
Not enough data
8.5
5142
Not enough data
8.8
5437
Not enough data
9.2
4144
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
5721
Not enough data
9.2
4213
Not enough data
8.9
3785
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
8.0
349
Not enough data
8.0
352
Not enough data
8.1
348
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.0
1009
Not enough data
9.0
1034
Not enough data
8.4
989
Not enough data
8.9
1007
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.5
861
Not enough data
8.4
910
Not enough data
8.6
908
Not enough data
8.4
752
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.8
990
Not enough data
8.4
758
Not enough data
9.0
967
Not enough data
9.0
963
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
8.1
75
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.2
1419
Not enough data
9.1
1389
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.2
1430
Not enough data
9.1
1394
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
1215
Not enough data
8.6
1270
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
1332
Not enough data
8.9
1312
Not enough data
8.9
1320
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
1360
Not enough data
8.7
1218
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
729
Not enough data
8.1
735
Not enough data
8.0
729
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
8.0
280
Design
Not enough data
8.6
1374
Not enough data
8.5
1382
Not enough data
8.4
1375
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1470
Not enough data
9.3
1453
File Types
Not enough data
9.2
1467
Not enough data
9.0
1437
Not enough data
8.7
1197
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
9.1
1448
Not enough data
8.9
1401
Not enough data
9.2
1470
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
9.2
1404
Not enough data
8.8
1267
Not enough data
9.0
1344
Operating System
Not enough data
9.1
1314
Not enough data
9.0
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1052
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
715
Not enough data
8.4
706
Not enough data
7.9
700
Not enough data
8.1
701
Not enough data
8.0
695
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
7.9
269
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
796
Not enough data
8.3
793
Not enough data
8.1
791
Not enough data
7.8
295
Not enough data
8.3
294
Not enough data
8.0
290
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
File Management
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
91
Not enough data
8.7
103
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.6
97
Not enough data
8.3
91
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.7
102
Not enough data
Workflow
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.9
74
Customizations
Not enough data
8.4
425
Not enough data
8.8
427
Not enough data
8.4
393
Not enough data
8.5
403
Growth
Not enough data
8.4
334
Not enough data
8.5
360
Not enough data
8.5
337
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
8.6
343
Content
Not enough data
8.9
387
Not enough data
8.8
401
Not enough data
8.7
397
Not enough data
8.4
142
Support
Not enough data
8.4
149
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Box and Google Workspace are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Box is categorized as Enterprise Content Management (ECM), E-Signature, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Computer Software
6.3%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
65.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Education Management
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Discussions
How does this service differ from Dropbox?
4 Comments
SP
The services are similar to users, but Box has a lot of security integrations & features that tend to make it more IT-friendly. Depends how you want it to...Read more
Is there any way this app could be cheaper?
3 Comments
SS
The best way is to get a coupon code. However with my personal experience with the app I would suggest to go ahead with Dropbox. It’s expensive but has all...Read more
how can i better improve my experience with this program?
3 Comments
RB
Have you checked out there extensive help section with FAQs and videos. I think they have done and awesome job providing all of the information anyone would...Read more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
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