Compare Box and Microsoft 365 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Box
Star Rating
(5,198)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansMicrosoft 365
Star Rating
(5,752)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its seamless integration across applications like OneNote, Excel, and Word. Many find it easy to switch between tasks and share information directly from the app, which enhances productivity.
- Users say Box stands out for its robust file management capabilities, particularly for handling large media files. Reviewers highlight its secure permission controls, which allow for precise access rights, making it ideal for sensitive projects in industries like broadcasting and facility management.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft 365 offers a more comprehensive collaboration experience, with features like real-time syncing and easy sharing options that streamline teamwork. Users appreciate the ability to collaborate on documents without the hassle of constant uploads or version control issues.
- Reviewers mention that Box provides excellent security features, which are crucial for organizations dealing with sensitive information. Users have praised its ability to set different access rights for various stakeholders, ensuring that sensitive materials are shared securely.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Box has a strong focus on file sharing and management, Microsoft 365's integrated suite of tools offers a more versatile solution for everyday business needs, making it easier for teams to collaborate across different platforms.
- Users report that Box's implementation process is straightforward, but Microsoft 365's onboarding experience is often described as more intuitive, with users noting that they can quickly adapt to its features and functionalities, enhancing their overall productivity from the start.
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
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,393
9.3
4,750
Ease of Use
8.7
4,437
9.0
4,804
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,100
8.9
1,360
Ease of Admin
8.7
989
8.7
998
Quality of Support
8.4
3,033
8.5
4,015
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
881
8.8
971
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
4,289
8.8
4,684
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.2
57
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
9.3
57
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
9.2
50
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
51
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
55
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.2
71
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
9.3
68
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
File Management
8.6
2952
9.3
183
8.7
3315
9.3
180
8.9
3272
9.4
178
8.3
3172
9.0
172
8.5
2270
8.9
174
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.3
47
8.6
78
8.0
51
8.7
77
7.6
47
8.8
78
Collaboration
8.7
2852
9.2
178
9.1
3416
9.5
180
7.8
2642
9.1
179
8.3
2557
8.8
174
Administration
8.8
2005
9.2
173
8.7
1861
9.2
173
8.7
1789
9.1
170
8.6
2043
8.9
169
8.7
1666
8.8
164
9.1
2134
9.4
175
Platform
8.9
813
9.3
187
8.5
611
8.8
181
8.6
573
9.0
181
8.5
497
8.8
182
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
9.5
182
Not enough data
9.3
181
Not enough data
8.8
178
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
181
Not enough data
9.2
182
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.0
177
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.7
131
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.5
132
Not enough data
8.7
135
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.5
85
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.5
126
Not enough data
8.2
123
Not enough data
8.6
124
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
9.0
131
Not enough data
9.0
135
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.8
123
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.8
125
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.2
39
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
9.1
167
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
9.1
166
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
161
Not enough data
8.9
159
Not enough data
9.1
169
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
7.3
104
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
7.6
102
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
9.0
212
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
9.1
212
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.2
219
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
8.7
209
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
218
Not enough data
8.8
216
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.2
80
Calculating
Not enough data
9.2
184
Not enough data
9.1
182
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
9.1
179
Editing
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
181
Not enough data
8.9
176
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
181
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
179
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1324
Not enough data
9.0
1235
Not enough data
8.8
1202
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1219
Not enough data
8.8
1096
Not enough data
8.7
1170
Management
Not enough data
8.9
1191
Not enough data
9.2
1232
Not enough data
9.2
1266
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
8.1
129
Not enough data
8.2
135
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.1
193
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
9.2
189
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.2
197
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
9.1
190
Not enough data
9.1
185
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
195
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.2
193
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.3
76
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
8.8
47
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
45
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
47
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
206
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.9
203
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
8.7
195
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
8.8
197
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
199
Not enough data
8.6
196
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.0
134
Not enough data
7.9
133
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
7.7
74
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
109
Settings
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.0
110
Personalization
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.8
108
Integrations
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.7
105
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.3
80
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Design
Not enough data
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.9
237
Not enough data
8.7
235
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
239
Not enough data
9.2
240
File Types
Not enough data
9.4
244
Not enough data
9.1
241
Not enough data
8.6
232
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.9
241
Not enough data
8.8
235
Not enough data
9.2
242
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.9
236
Operating System
Not enough data
9.4
240
Not enough data
8.5
232
Not enough data
7.9
224
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
177
Not enough data
8.1
176
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
170
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
8.4
94
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.9
214
Integrations
Not enough data
9.3
218
Not enough data
8.5
207
Not enough data
8.2
203
Time Management
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
210
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.3
157
Not enough data
8.5
158
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.6
89
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
File Management
9.0
113
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.3
93
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
Workflow
8.4
95
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.5
100
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
92
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.6
91
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 Microsoft 365 are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Box is categorized as AI Agents For Business Operations, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and E-Signature
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft 365
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
7.5%
Computer Software
6.3%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
65.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
69.3%
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SP
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