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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
Free Trial
Box
Star Rating
(5,149)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 plansIBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Star Rating
(39)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Learn more about IBM Cloud Pak for Business AutomationSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Box excels in document signing features, with a high rating of 9.3 for Document Signing, while IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation does not have a comparable feature set specifically for document signing, which may limit its utility in environments where this is critical.
- Reviewers mention that Box's mobile signature capabilities are rated at 9.4, making it a strong choice for users who need to sign documents on the go, whereas IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation lacks a dedicated mobile signing feature, which could hinder mobile workflows.
- G2 users highlight Box's ease of use with a score of 8.7, particularly praising its intuitive interface and setup process, while IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation received a lower ease of use score of 8.2, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users on G2 report that Box's file management capabilities, such as Device Syncing (8.6) and File Type Support (8.9), are robust, allowing for seamless collaboration, whereas IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation's file management features, while functional, do not match the same level of user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Box's quality of support is rated at 8.4, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation boasts a higher support rating of 9.0, indicating a potentially better support experience for users who may need assistance.
- Users say that Box's reporting features, particularly in Signature Document Creation (9.5), are highly regarded, providing detailed insights that enhance user experience, while IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation's reporting capabilities, although present, do not receive the same level of acclaim, suggesting a gap in user expectations.
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
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation Trial
Free Trial
Test drive IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation at no cost for 30 days.
- Explore on your own or take a guided tour of a pre-built use case, such as how to automate the processing of a customer refund request or HR onboarding.
Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,367
9.2
24
Ease of Use
8.7
4,412
8.2
24
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,080
8.2
17
Ease of Admin
8.7
985
8.7
17
Quality of Support
8.4
3,012
9.0
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
877
8.5
17
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
4,265
10.0
24
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
53
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
Not enough data
8.7
3308
Not enough data
8.9
3264
Not enough data
8.3
3162
Not enough data
8.5
2264
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.2
45
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
2850
Not enough data
9.1
3401
Not enough data
7.8
2638
Not enough data
8.3
2552
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
2001
Not enough data
8.7
1855
Not enough data
8.7
1787
Not enough data
8.6
2040
Not enough data
8.7
1664
Not enough data
9.1
2123
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
811
Not enough data
8.5
609
Not enough data
8.6
571
Not enough data
8.5
495
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Management
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Logic
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
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
Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms
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
Workflow Design & Orchestration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development & Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
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
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
110
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.7
102
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.2
88
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
Workflow
8.4
92
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
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 IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation are categorized as Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Unique Categories
Box is categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration, E-Signature, and AI Agents For Business Operations
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is categorized as Decision Management Platforms, Workflow Management, and Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
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
23.7%
Computer Software
13.2%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Telecommunications
7.9%
Financial Services
7.9%
Other
36.8%
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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 a way to sync multiple box accounts?
3 Comments
SM
I'm not specifically sure about syncing folders, but you can give access to people via email address. 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
What is IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation used for?
1 Comment
NA
It is more like an RPA(Robotics Process Automation) tool, using this we will be able to automate the complex business process with a set of modular features...Read more
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