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Compare Box and Progress ShareFile 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
Free Trial 1 Trial License
Box
Star Rating
(5,160)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 plansProgress ShareFile
Star Rating
(1,472)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Trial License
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Box excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Progress ShareFile. Users appreciate its robust security features, such as two-factor authentication and AES encryption, which enhance the protection of sensitive data.
- Users say Box offers a seamless experience for document management and collaboration, with many highlighting its intuitive interface and integration capabilities. One user noted that it simplifies workflows with document approvals, making it a favorite for managing agreements and bills.
- Reviewers mention that Progress ShareFile shines in secure file sharing, particularly for controlling access and tracking activity. Users find it handy for organizing documents and appreciate its scalability as a cloud solution, ensuring easy access from any device.
- According to verified reviews, Box's implementation process is praised for its quick onboarding, with users noting that it integrates well with other tools like Google Drive, enhancing their overall productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Progress ShareFile provides a solid platform for document management, it faces challenges in user experience compared to Box. Some users feel that Box's features, like unlimited cloud storage and advanced collaboration tools, give it an edge in day-to-day usability.
- Users report that both platforms offer strong security features, but Box's comprehensive suite of collaboration tools, including signature features through Box Sign, makes it a preferred choice for teams looking to enhance their workflow efficiency.
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
Progress ShareFile
FREE TRIAL
Free Trial
1 Trial License
Try ShareFile Premium free for 30 days.
- All ShareFile PREMIUM Features Included in Trial
Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Progress ShareFile
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,376
8.7
1,233
Ease of Use
8.7
4,421
8.5
1,234
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,086
8.5
459
Ease of Admin
8.7
986
8.5
439
Quality of Support
8.4
3,020
8.2
1,021
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
878
8.6
420
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
4,274
7.6
1,200
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.2
57
9.2
191
9.1
53
8.8
166
9.3
57
8.9
186
9.2
56
8.4
123
8.8
54
8.9
178
9.2
50
8.9
92
9.0
54
8.7
134
9.3
51
8.8
175
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
9.2
139
9.2
55
9.2
156
9.2
54
8.9
105
Platform
8.8
63
8.4
87
9.2
68
8.5
96
9.0
60
8.2
62
9.3
68
9.0
107
8.8
60
8.4
60
File Management
8.6
2950
8.5
608
8.7
3313
8.5
718
8.9
3268
8.7
722
8.3
3167
8.2
654
8.5
2267
8.1
474
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.3
47
6.1
6
8.0
51
5.6
6
7.6
47
6.1
6
Collaboration
8.7
2853
8.6
618
9.1
3405
9.0
753
7.8
2642
7.9
528
8.3
2555
8.2
547
Administration
8.8
2004
8.6
518
8.7
1858
8.6
495
8.7
1790
8.5
455
8.6
2044
8.8
501
8.7
1667
8.5
428
9.1
2128
9.0
536
Platform
8.8
814
8.6
271
8.5
611
8.3
220
8.6
573
8.3
202
8.5
497
8.2
158
Setup
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Management
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
18
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
4.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goal Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Management
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
76
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
66
Security
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
8.8
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
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
9.1
13
8.5
95
8.8
13
8.3
92
Feature Not Available
8.7
104
8.8
14
8.9
110
9.0
15
8.6
98
8.8
13
8.3
92
7.6
12
8.2
90
9.2
11
8.4
87
8.8
11
8.8
110
9.2
12
8.9
106
8.7
13
8.7
103
8.6
12
Workflow
8.4
94
8.1
13
8.3
96
8.5
12
8.5
99
8.9
12
8.8
99
8.9
11
8.6
90
9.2
11
Platform
8.6
91
8.8
11
8.9
107
9.0
13
8.6
89
9.0
12
8.7
88
8.9
12
8.6
89
9.1
11
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 Progress ShareFile are categorized as Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Cloud Content Collaboration, and E-Signature
Unique Categories
Box is categorized as AI Agents For Business Operations
Progress ShareFile is categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Marketing Calendar, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), and Workflow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress ShareFile
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
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Computer Software
6.3%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
65.8%
Accounting
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Financial Services
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
66.0%
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 file size limit on uploading or sending files?
2 Comments
AH
Not to my knowledge. We've sent many many files of all sizes, and many of them very large, in the 100++++ MB's with no issues.Read more
How does ShareFile send large files through email?
2 Comments
AH
With microsoft outlook, you can add the ShareFile button to your e-mail. To send a file securely, attached the file, click the ShareFile button and it...Read more
Is ShareFile secure?
2 Comments
AH
Yes it is. You can share whole folders or select just one or more files to share with those not added to the folder.Read more
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