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At a Glance
Box
Box
Star Rating
(5,158)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plans
Seafile
Seafile
Star Rating
(51)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Seafile
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Box excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Seafile. Users appreciate its robust security features, such as two-factor authentication and AES encryption, which enhance the safety of their sensitive documents.
  • According to verified reviews, Box has a much larger user base, with nearly 5,000 reviews compared to Seafile's 48. This extensive feedback indicates a more established presence in the market, leading to a wealth of insights on its performance and reliability.
  • Users say that Seafile shines in its ease of use, with a clean and simple interface that makes file organization straightforward. Many users highlight its fast and reliable file syncing and strong version control, which helps prevent data loss, making it a favorite for teams needing efficient collaboration.
  • Reviewers mention that Box offers excellent collaboration tools, such as document approvals and integration with Google Drive, which streamline workflows. Users find these features particularly beneficial for managing documents across different teams and departments.
  • G2 reviewers note that while Seafile provides a solid user experience, Box's extensive feature set, including unlimited cloud storage and signature capabilities through Box Sign, gives it an edge for businesses looking for comprehensive solutions.
  • According to recent user feedback, both platforms have strong support ratings, but Seafile edges out with higher scores in quality of support and product direction. Users appreciate the responsive support and the feeling of control over their data, which is crucial for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Box
Business Starter
$5.00
Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plans
Seafile
No pricing available
Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Seafile
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,376
8.8
42
Ease of Use
8.7
4,420
9.2
42
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,085
8.7
18
Ease of Admin
8.7
986
8.3
8
Quality of Support
8.4
3,019
9.0
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
878
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
4,273
9.2
42
Features by Category
9.2
97
Not enough data
Signature Process
9.2
57
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
9.3
57
Not enough data
9.2
56
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
63
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
9.3
68
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.6
3,709
8.8
39
File Management
8.6
2949
8.6
34
8.7
3313
8.6
35
8.9
3268
8.7
35
8.3
3167
8.5
34
8.5
2266
8.5
31
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.3
47
Not enough data
8.0
51
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
2853
8.8
34
9.1
3404
8.8
35
7.8
2642
8.8
31
8.3
2555
8.7
31
Administration
8.8
2004
8.7
34
8.7
1858
8.8
33
8.7
1790
8.8
32
8.6
2044
8.8
34
8.7
1667
8.9
32
9.1
2127
8.9
34
Platform
8.9
813
9.2
17
8.5
611
9.0
16
8.6
573
8.9
16
8.5
497
9.3
15
AI Agents For Business OperationsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
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
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)Hide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
8.6
124
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
File Management
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.7
103
Not enough data
Workflow
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
8.5
99
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.9
107
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Box
Seafile
Seafile
Box and Seafile are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Seafile
Seafile has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.6%
Seafile
Seafile
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Box
Box
Higher Education
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Computer Software
6.3%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
65.8%
Seafile
Seafile
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
10.9%
Education Management
8.7%
Insurance
6.5%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Other
52.2%
Alternatives
Box
Box Alternatives
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
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Laserfiche
Laserfiche
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Revver
Revver
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iManage Work
iManage
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Seafile
Seafile Alternatives
Nextcloud
Nextcloud
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Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive
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Dropbox
Dropbox
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FileRun
FileRun
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Discussions
Box
Box Discussions
How does this service differ from Dropbox?
4 Comments
Stephen P.
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
Sasha M.
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
Shobhit S.
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
Seafile
Seafile Discussions
How do I activate the boot system after the restart?
2 Comments
Mohammad Y.
MY
Personally I recommend the use of Seafile, I have been using this platform for months and my files are perfectly protected with SeafileRead more
What does Seafile do?
1 Comment
Raja Mehran K.
RK
Seafile are a truly dependable, low-cost elective for document synchronizing of the Dropbox type. Furthermore, their client permits encryptions of the...Read more
Is Seafile opensource?
1 Comment