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# Box vs OpenText Hightail Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Box** [

4.2/5(5,256)

](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews#reviews)

**OpenText Hightail** [

4.2/5(685)

](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Box**
Free Trial

**$5.00** Per Month · Business Starter

**OpenText Hightail**
Free Trial

**$15** user/month · Pro

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Box**
2 months

Based on 11 responses

**OpenText Hightail**
1 monthFaster

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Box**
12 months

Based on 9 responses

**OpenText Hightail**
12 months

Based on 39 responses

Perceived Cost

**Box**
$$$$$

**OpenText Hightail**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Box**
14%5% more

**OpenText Hightail**
9%

 ![Box](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d3eeece24c2d6963722f3fb8f7a03e7/box.svg "Box")

 ![OpenText Hightail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-opentext-hightail.svg "OpenText Hightail")

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Pros & Cons

**Box**
[
Ease of Use (96)
](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1106455&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Security (57)
](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1106582&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (30)
](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1106251&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (27)
](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1105829&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OpenText Hightail**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Box**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8eea525746279035b2a227975d6ad509/adobe-express.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Express

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-express/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d8d487b67574b56a5ad57a2f0f159a30/airtable.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Airtable

](https://www.g2.com/products/airtable/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_76d0c7395cba5a4ba76ae4279288e3ef/ares-commander.png "Product Avatar Image")

Ares Commander

](https://www.g2.com/products/ares-commander/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/box/integrations)

**OpenText Hightail**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Box**
 ![Box screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/179278/Welcome-to-Intelligent-Content-Management.png)

**OpenText Hightail**
 ![OpenText Hightail screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/59720/expirable-direct-uploads_2F8ae8d8b2-e932-47c1-be45-cb76f2aa25f4_2FG2Crowd_Versions.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Box**

8.8

8.84,432

**OpenText Hightail**

8.8

8.8625

Ease of Use

**Box**

8.7

8.74,477

**OpenText Hightail**

8.8

8.8626

Ease of Setup

**Box**

8.7

8.71,137

**OpenText Hightail**

8.7

8.7161

Ease of Admin

**Box**

8.7

8.71,022

**OpenText Hightail**

8.5

8.5158

Quality of Support

**Box**

8.4

8.43,067

**OpenText Hightail**

8.2

8.2390

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Box**

8.7

8.7914

**OpenText Hightail**

8.7

8.7144

Product Direction (% positive)

**Box**

7.7

7.74,323

**OpenText Hightail**

7.0

7.0616

Features

Cloud Content Collaboration[Hide 74 FeaturesShow 74 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

3,793

8.8

174

File Management

Device Syncing

8.6(won by 0.4)

2964

8.2

83

Web Interface

8.7(tied score)

3322

8.7(tied score)

149

File Type Support

8.9(tied score)

3273

8.9(tied score)

154

Search

8.3(won by 0.3)

3180

8.0

66

Mobile Apps

8.5(won by 0.4)

2274

8.1

73

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

Autonomous Task Execution

7.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.0(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.6(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

File following

8.7(won by 0.1)

2851

8.6

66

File Sharing

9.1

3445

9.4(won by 0.3)

158

Simultaneously Editing

7.8

2650

8.1(won by 0.3)

33

Change Tracking / Audit Logs

8.3(won by 0.1)

2564

8.2

82

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

User and Role Management

8.8(won by 0.4)

2015

8.4

57

Policies and Controls

8.7(won by 0.4)

1873

8.3

52

Storage Limits

8.6(won by 0.3)

2045

8.3

39

Security

9.1(won by 0.1)

2151

9.0

58

Device Management

8.7(won by default)

1788

Feature Not Available

Storage Zones

8.7(won by default)

1665

Feature Not Available

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Performance and Reliability

8.9(won by 0.3)

816

8.6

55

Reporting and Auditing

8.5(won by 0.8)

613

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

33

System of Record Integration

8.6(won by 0.6)

575

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

32

APIs

8.5(won by default)

498

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio/Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

E-Signature[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

101

Not enough data

Signature Process

Document Signing

9.2(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Reminders and Expirations

9.1(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Sign-In Process

9.3(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Mobile Signatures

9.2(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Signature Workflow

8.8(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Bulk Digital Signatures 

9.2(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Reporting

9.0(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Signature Document Creation

9.3(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Multi-Party Signing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - E-Signature

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Scalability

Regulatory Compliance

9.0(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Signature History and Audit

9.2(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Enterprise Scalability

9.2(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Platform

Custom Branding

8.8(won by default)

65

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

9.2(won by default)

72

Not enough data

Internationalization

9.1(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

9.3(won by default)

70

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.8(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Renewal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expiration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Signature Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Searchable Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

QR Codes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Age Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Waiver Kiosk

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Photo Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Collaboration[Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

9

Communication

Chat

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Discussions

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

External

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Feedback

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

5

Announcements

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

5

Content & Documents

File Sharing

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

9

Notes

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

7

Search

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

7

Versioning

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Controls

Custom Views

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Followers

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

6

User Management

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Public Sharing

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

7

Calendars

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Task Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Planning

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Visibility

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Integration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Remote Collaboration

Alignment

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Accountability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Connectivity

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

Offline Mode

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Content Management (ECM)[Hide 78 FeaturesShow 78 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

143

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

Autonomous Task Execution

7.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

8.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Information Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

File Type Support

9.1(won by default)

116

Not enough data

Metadata

8.5(won by default)

97

Not enough data

OCR Scanning

8.3(won by default)

94

Not enough data

Versioning

8.7(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Collaboration

9.0(won by default)

116

Not enough data

Document Assembly

8.7(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Form Creation

8.4(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Portals and Sites

8.2(won by default)

91

Not enough data

Disposition

8.4(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Search

8.7(won by default)

114

Not enough data

Web Interface

8.9(won by default)

109

Not enough data

Mobile Apps

8.7(won by default)

106

Not enough data

Workflow

Process Automation

8.5(won by default)

97

Not enough data

Conditions

8.3(won by default)

97

Not enough data

Activities

8.4(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Records Management

8.8(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Case Management

8.6(won by default)

92

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Internationalization

8.6(won by default)

92

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

8.9(won by default)

114

Not enough data

Reporting and Auditing

8.6(won by default)

90

Not enough data

System of Record Integration

8.8(won by default)

95

Not enough data

APIs

8.6(won by default)

91

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Agents For Business Operations[Hide 76 FeaturesShow 76 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Responses

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route To Human

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Understanding (NLU)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation - AI Agents

Sales Follow-Up

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Interaction Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation and Scenario Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Conversation Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Human-In-The-Loop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Human-in-the-loop (HITL)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autonomy - AI Agents

Independent Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Responses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Problem Solving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Agent Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prompt Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For No-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Memory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scalability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple LLM Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intent Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contextual Guidance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attended Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales/Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Process Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deep Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code-free Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

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Automated Responses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Management

Not enough data

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Transfers/Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Experience Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

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Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unattended Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversation Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Error Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Proofing[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proofing Features - Online Proofing

Smart Compare

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Recognition and Tagging

Not enough data

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Gridlines and Rulers

Not enough data

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Tagging

Not enough data

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Platform - Online Proofing

Dashboard

Not enough data

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Integrations with Creative Tools

Not enough data

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Integrations with Project Management Tools

Not enough data

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Version Management

Not enough data

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Brand Compliance

Not enough data

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Template Management

Not enough data

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Document Management

Not enough data

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Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

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Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

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File Management

Not enough data

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Multiple Projects

Not enough data

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Deadline Management

Not enough data

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Calendar Management

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing

Workflow Templates

Not enough data

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Notifications

Not enough data

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Additional Functionality

Audit Trail

Not enough data

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Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

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Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

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Customizable Branding

Not enough data

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Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

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File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

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@mentions

Not enough data

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To-Do List

Not enough data

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

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Single Sign On

Not enough data

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Project Planning

Not enough data

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Activity Tracking

Not enough data

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Data Import/Export

Not enough data

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Corporate/Business

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Reminders

Not enough data

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Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

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Document Review

Not enough data

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Version Control

Not enough data

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Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

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Task Scheduling

Not enough data

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

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Drag & Drop

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Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

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Document Storage

Not enough data

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Search/Filter

Not enough data

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Task Planning

Not enough data

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Approval Process Control

Not enough data

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Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Creative Agencies

Not enough data

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Annotations

Not enough data

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Due Date Tracking

Not enough data

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API

Not enough data

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Generative AI

Not enough data

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Status Tracking

Not enough data

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Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

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Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Agents[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

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Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

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Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

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Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

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Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Not enough data

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Box](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d3eeece24c2d6963722f3fb8f7a03e7/box.svg "Box")](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews)

Box

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

28.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

40.4%

[![OpenText Hightail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-opentext-hightail.svg "OpenText Hightail")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews)

OpenText Hightail

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

51.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

28.7%

51.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

30.9%

30.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

40.4%

18.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Box](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d3eeece24c2d6963722f3fb8f7a03e7/box.svg "Box")](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews)
Box

Higher Education

9.3%

Information Technology and Services

7.5%

Computer Software

6.3%

Education Management

5.6%

Marketing and Advertising

5.6%

Other

65.7%

[![OpenText Hightail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-opentext-hightail.svg "OpenText Hightail")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews)
OpenText Hightail

Marketing and Advertising

15.5%

Entertainment

6.2%

Media Production

2.8%

Education Management

2.8%

Consumer Goods

2.7%

Other

70.0%

FAQs

## Box vs Hightail FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Box vs Hightail?

Box and Hightail differ most clearly in their enterprise focus and feature set, with Box offering advanced security, device management, and integration capabilities, while Hightail is favored for its simplicity and large file transfer.

| [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) | [Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (5,260 reviews) | 4.2/5 (685 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Granular security, advanced integrations, and robust admin controls | Fast, simple large file sharing and user-friendly interface |

### How do the pricing models of Box and Hightail compare?

Box and Hightail are rated at parity for value, with both products scoring equally on price satisfaction dimensions.

- **Box:** In recent reviews, Box is described as offering strong value for its security and collaboration features, though some reviewers note that pricing can increase with advanced features or larger teams.
- **Hightail:** Reviewers highlight Hightail's cost-effectiveness for large file transfers, but some mention that its pricing can be high for small businesses or when handling very large files.

### What are the best alternatives to Box and Hightail?

The top three alternatives to Box and Hightail are Dropbox, Progress ShareFile, and Laserfiche.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) | 4.2/5 (5,260 reviews) | Enterprise | Pricing is considered reasonable for enterprise features, but can rise with advanced needs | Granular security, advanced integrations, robust admin controls |
| [Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) | 4.2/5 (685 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost-effective for large file transfers, but can be high for small businesses | Fast, simple large file sharing, user-friendly interface |
| [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (31,417 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Widely adopted, intuitive file sharing and collaboration |
| [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) | 4.2/5 (1,542 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Secure file transfer and business-focused collaboration |
| [Laserfiche](https://www.g2.com/products/laserfiche/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1,247 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced document management and workflow automation |

### Which Cloud Content Collaboration features should I prioritize when comparing Box and Hightail?

Buyers comparing Box and Hightail should prioritize security and compliance, file sharing and transfer capabilities, integration ecosystem, admin controls, and ease of use.

- **Security and compliance:** Box is frequently cited for granular security, advanced permission controls, and compliance features; Hightail reviewers mention strong security for file transfers.
- **File sharing and transfer:** Hightail is highlighted for fast, simple large file sharing; Box is praised for robust file sharing with advanced permission settings and version control.
- **Integration ecosystem:** Box integrates with Slack (30 all-time mentions), Microsoft 365 (18), and Google Workspace (15); Hightail reviewers do not cite specific integrations at scale.
- **Admin controls:** Box offers detailed admin controls and device management; Hightail is noted for simplicity but less for advanced admin features.
- **Ease of use:** Both products score highly (Box 8.7, Hightail 8.8), with Hightail favored for its intuitive interface and Box for its enterprise-grade controls.

### What are the pros and cons of Box vs Hightail?

Box's headline strength is its advanced security and integration capabilities, while Hightail stands out for fast, simple large file sharing.

- **Box strengths:** Granular security and permission controls, robust admin features, integrations with Slack, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace, strong version control, and centralized document management.
- **Box trade-offs:** Reviewers note slower performance with large files, a learning curve for advanced features, and higher pricing for advanced security/governance.
- **Hightail strengths:** Fast and easy large file sharing, user-friendly interface, strong security for file transfers, and effective for both internal and external collaboration.
- **Hightail trade-offs:** Pricing can be high for small businesses, limited advanced admin controls, and less robust integration ecosystem compared to Box.

### Is Box or Hightail better for small businesses?

Hightail is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive sentiment from small-business users.

- **Box:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from smaller organizations appreciate Box's security and integrations but sometimes cite complexity and higher costs for advanced features.
- **Hightail:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight Hightail's simplicity, fast file sharing, and ease of use as ideal for small teams and non-technical users.

### Which Cloud Content Collaboration platform has better integrations?

Box is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing a broader and more deeply adopted integration ecosystem.

- **Box:** 30 all-time G2 reviews mention its Slack integration, 18 mention Microsoft 365, and 15 mention Google Workspace, with reviewers highlighting the value of these integrations for workflow efficiency.
- **Hightail:** Reviewers do not cite specific third-party integrations at scale in recent reviews.

### How do Box and Hightail compare on customer support?

Box and Hightail are rated at near-parity for Quality of Support, with Box at 8.4 and Hightail at 8.2, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Box:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and knowledgeable, with positive experiences for both end users and administrators.
- **Hightail:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, noting helpful responses and satisfaction with issue resolution.

### Which is easier to implement, Box or Hightail?

Box and Hightail are rated equally for Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.7, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Box:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward, with easy onboarding and clear documentation, though some note a learning curve for advanced admin features.
- **Hightail:** Reviewers highlight quick and easy setup, especially for non-technical users, with minimal barriers to getting started.

### Which product has better File Sharing?

Box and Hightail are both highly rated for File Sharing, with reviewers citing strong capabilities for secure and efficient file transfer and collaboration.

- **Box:** File Sharing is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers praising secure sharing, granular permissions, and version control; Box scores 8.8 for Meets Requirements.
- **Hightail:** File Sharing is the core use case, with reviewers highlighting fast, simple large file transfers and ease of use; Hightail also scores 8.8 for Meets Requirements.

Alternatives

**Box Alternatives**

 ![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile")

[
Progress ShareFile
](/products/progress-sharefile/reviews)

 ![Laserfiche](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1549935323/laserfiche.svg "Laserfiche")

[
Laserfiche
](/products/laserfiche/reviews)

 ![Revver](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8d9b1b35ae4dde5e7e28c8bcc945df6f/revver.png "Revver")

[
Revver
](/products/revver/reviews)

 ![iManage Work](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e55d757a195abe94be51287f2f16e2ac/imanage-work.png "iManage Work")

[
iManage
](/products/imanage-work/reviews)

**OpenText Hightail Alternatives**

 ![Dropbox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553873478/dropbox.svg "Dropbox")

[
Dropbox
](/products/dropbox/reviews)

 ![Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77584a7700826174b9c8ec31d2ba1600/microsoft-onedrive-for-business.svg "Microsoft OneDrive for Business")

[
Microsoft OneDrive
](/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)

 ![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile")

[
Progress ShareFile
](/products/progress-sharefile/reviews)

 ![Egnyte](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/91bb854a397a0e939339a805a61acf75/egnyte.svg "Egnyte")

[
Egnyte
](/products/egnyte/reviews)