Box - Intelligent Content Management vs Microsoft Office SharePoint Server comparison

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Box and Microsoft are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Box is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.8, while Microsoft is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4. Box holds a 8.1% mindshare in CCP, compared to Microsoft’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Box users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2026

Box Intelligent Content Management and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server compete in the content management space. Box is favored for pricing and support, with its user-friendliness and integration capabilities being major highlights, while SharePoint offers a robust set of features well-suited to enterprises, particularly those using Microsoft products.

Features: Box provides ease of use across platforms, strong security features, and advanced sharing capabilities, making it ideal for collaboration. SharePoint excels in document management, workflow capabilities, and integration with Microsoft applications like Teams and Office 365, appealing to larger organizations.

Room for Improvement: Box could improve search functionality, real-time collaboration, and offer more flexible pricing. Users also request enhanced AI integrations. SharePoint users suggest improving user-friendliness, integrating with non-Microsoft tools, and simplifying workflow tools, alongside refining its security settings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Box is primarily deployed in public cloud environments, with responsive customer service, though some users report delays in technical support. SharePoint supports hybrid and on-premises models, benefiting from Microsoft's infrastructure, though some users desire better integration guidance.

Pricing and ROI: Box is noted for competitive pricing and high ROI through time savings and risk reduction, especially in compliance. SharePoint's pricing is seen as cost-effective for its extensive features, with users enjoying educational discounts and strong ROI due to productivity gains.

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Categories and Ranking

Box - Intelligent Content M...

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Content Management (9th), Cloud Storage (10th), Digital Asset Management (2nd), Document Management Software (2nd)

Microsoft Office SharePoint...

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

5th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Box - Intelligent Content Management is 8.1%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is 3.5%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Content Collaboration Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server	3.5%
Box - Intelligent Content Management	8.1%
Other	88.4%

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Jeremey Kenney

Manager, Technology & Integration at GlobalMac IT

Secure file governance has improved collaboration and automation for client document workflows

The best features are around security, being able to set up different groups, and the governance features are really great. The new AI functionality that they released has been pretty handy. For governance and security, the audit trail capability is excellent. We are able to see when people interact or change files or if something was deleted, and we can go through and review that audit trail. The AI has been great for creating different workflows that we are able to execute. When a form gets submitted into Box - Intelligent Content Management or a file is uploaded, there are certain automations that we can put in place to where it can essentially generate tickets in our system for new users or other tasks.

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Tom Runar Lauritzen

Enterprise Architect at Veidekke

Creating internal architecture content has become smoother but embedding linked diagrams still needs work

I'm not currently working with IBM, IBM Controller, or other IBM tools. I still do a little bit of work with my previous company, but it's very minor. I don't work with any software or solutions outside of personal productivity suites such as Microsoft Office and things of that nature. I use Microsoft suite, Exchange, Teams, and so on. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is more accessible for the average user, but it lacks certain features that more advanced users would look for, making it seem unnecessarily complicated to do simple things or things one expects to be simple. I'm not directly involved in pricing and licensing, but I work closely with people who are, and my company has a third party to help manage licensing. I don't have the impression that Microsoft is regarded as particularly expensive. The product was licensed directly from Microsoft. I would give Microsoft Office SharePoint Server a rating of seven points on a scale from zero to ten, where ten is the best.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like that Box makes it easy to deploy virtual machines."

"File sharing, authorization on the back, its ease of use and reliable uptime performance are valuable features of this solution."

"Sharing and collaborating across files and folders has been a massive game changer."

"I like the ease of use."

"Being able to securely invite, share folders, do version control, and comment on files so quickly and easily without using unsecure large email attachments is a major productivity gain."

"The collaboration of the solution is good."

"File/Folder collaboration has allowed our users to work together, eliminate silos and reduce unnecessary email."

"Box is very realistic when it comes to sharing capabilities."

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"The integration with security tools in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is one of the significant pluses since it alerts the IT team if anyone tries to redirect an email, which is illegal for us."

"The solution is scalable, and you can do both horizontal and vertical scaling."

"I believe the control and the restrictions, accesses that we can have once we decide to share any document through Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, are the most beneficial aspects for me."

"Enhanced user access management features fully integrated with Active Directory allowed us to gain the trust of the users and they use SharePoint to store and share all company digital content created by them."

"I like the collaboration, the ability for multiple users to work on a single document and be able to firstly collaborate and share notes about the document, as well as being able to work on the document without losing the information."

"The most valuable feature is that it is very usable. I can navigate it, I can have a media call, I can have a call with my project team, so we can chat with every team kind of like WhatsApp. Any time there are projects or other things, we can chat in a secure way. It's automation-specific secure."

"Ability to collaborate with others in one location."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its document management, which allows sharing with external users and integrates well with Office apps and Microsoft Flow."

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Cons

"Box is extremely user friendly, however our clients have been having a hard time adjusting and understanding Box."

"Maturity of the enterprise security around user management."

"Working on documents in real-time is sometimes faulty and could be improved."

"The solution's data security should be improved."

"Box Sync is still a bit buggy and it is difficult to get used to not being able to organize your view of folders as it is determined by the owner of the folder."

"Search function remove layers."

"Technical support has some room for improvement, but nothing insurmountable."

"I would love to see the ability to invite collaborators extended to a file level, not just the folder level."

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"The solution needs to have more flexibility. The classic version had more flexibility, however, the modern version has many more limitations."

"The ability to preview files in different formats should be expanded to include formats such as embedded postscript (EPS), AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat PDF."

"Technical support could be improved. They are not fast enough, especially when we'll go deeper in the product itself. More complex issues make it very tough to find someone that can help you."

"The user interface needs improvement because there is a lot of stuff in there. I use five to eight navigation buttons. It should be more user-friendly. Frequently used menu items should be arranged in a proper way. That would be helpful."

"Sharepoint doesn't integrate well with Oracle, and we use a lot of Oracle products at our company. Therefore, it makes more sense for us to go to Oracle instead of continuing to use Sharepoint."

"The user interface needs improvement because there is a lot of stuff in there."

"From Microsoft, the support normally takes longer than we need and it's not a route we appreciate."

"However, with time, they raise the price until it becomes somewhat expensive for us."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are using the free version of the solution. There is a free version and monthly and yearly subscriptions available."

"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."

"Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."

"I have to pay for Box. It could be a little cheaper. On a scale from one to ten, I would give the pricing a five."

"The more you dig, the deeper the level of tools, and the more expensive it becomes."

"There's a free version that allows you to use it with almost full-feature access. Even in the free version, it gives you all you need."

"I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."

"They are very price competitive when pushed. Initially, they come out with a standard list price, but they are willing to be very competitive. The Box price was pretty much equal to or lower than the Citrix price, and Box has more features."

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"There are some aggressive discounts offered by Microsoft for organizations that are not for profit, which we are, and it makes it quite attractive to consider."

"Pricing plans may be flexible depending on volume usage and your corporate relationship with Microsoft."

"One of the reasons why we don't recommend the cloud version of SharePoint is the cost. With the on premise version, you pay for the license once. For the cloud version, there is a recurring fee. It is very expensive. They expect everyone to pay $20 or $30 per user per month."

"It can be expensive for on-premises deployments, especially when you have to support SQL Server as your backend database. That's where the cost comes into play. SQL Server has its own licensing, which Microsoft keeps on changing. Therefore, it can become costly. In the earlier versions of SharePoint, version 2007 or 2010, they had an express version where the SQL Server licensing was free. It wasn't like a full-blown SharePoint. It was only a slimmed-down version. It used to be whatever your hardware costs. You would install the free software and work with it, but you were very limited in what you could do in SharePoint. If you wanted the SharePoint Enterprise Server with all the bells and whistles, then you had to pay more to get the SQL Server license based on the number of users or servers. The subscription model is different for cloud deployments. Licensing is per user and per month. The cost also depends on the storage required. If you have a lot of sites or documents, then you need to expand it based on your needs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	35

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	17

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Box?

Box - Intelligent Content Management has fairly good pricing for licenses, especially if you do an annual plan. We always suggest our clients do a month-to-month plan so that they have flexibility ...

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What needs improvement with Box?

One aspect of Box - Intelligent Content Management that could be improved is the search functionality, which can occasionally be slow or less intuitive when locating specific files with large repos...

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What is your primary use case for Box?

My main use case for Box - Intelligent Content Management is that it is a great and simple tool to use that we use every day, especially to manage our files and send and share files and collaborate...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server?

I am not aware of the pricing, so I cannot say if the solution is expensive or quite affordable.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server?

My expectation when I start using a Microsoft product is that it would be easy to incorporate diagrams and such from other Microsoft Office products. Incorporating a diagram I've embedded in a slid...

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server?

I produce content about the work I'm doing inside the company, making information about IT architecture, work processes within IT architecture, and security reviews of applications or infrastructur...

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Overview

Box offers seamless integration with third-party apps, strong collaboration tools, and secure content distribution to enhance productivity across devices.

Box is a powerful platform for file storage and collaboration, known for its security, ease of use, and advanced integration options. Supporting seamless synchronization and real-time editing, Box facilitates effective teamwork and secure sharing of content both internally and externally. Though it faces challenges such as folder-level security and collaboration speed, Box remains a preferred choice for enterprises seeking efficient document management and secure file transfers. Its robust feature set, including metadata management and customizable permissions, supports remote work and facilitates easy access to stored documents and workflows.

What are the key features of Box?

Ease of Use: Intuitive interface across all devices for efficient file management and collaboration.
Collaboration Tools: Real-time editing and robust tools to enhance teamwork.
Security Options: Strong encryption and customizable permissions to protect content.
Third-party Integration: Seamless integration with apps like Microsoft Office.
File Sharing: Efficient sharing capabilities for both internal and external stakeholders.
Metadata Management: Advanced options for organizing and managing content.

Why do users appreciate using Box?

Productivity Boost: Reduces time and effort needed for document access and collaboration.
Secure Environment: Ensures data safety through strong security measures.
Improved Workflow: Facilitates smoother operations and collaboration across teams.
Mobility: Supports remote work with easy access to files on the move.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and legal, Box is employed for secure document storage and sharing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Teams leverage its features for secure project collaboration, e-signatures, and handling large files, making it invaluable in sectors requiring strict data management protocols.

Box

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server enhances collaboration, document management, and version control while integrating seamlessly with Office apps, Teams, and OneDrive for efficient communication and content sharing.

Offering automation, workflow management, and effective metadata usage, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server improves operational efficiency. It's user-friendly with low-code and no-code capabilities, ensuring accessibility for organizations. Robust security measures and access control with Active Directory integration provide secure data handling, while real-time editing allows multiple users to collaborate productively. Its search functionality streamlines information retrieval, although enhancing this feature could further improve usability. Addressing the need for a more intuitive interface, distinct integration between Team and SharePoint sites, workflow simplification, as well as improved performance with large data handling, would add to its practicality. Better third-party application integration, enhanced document sharing, and increased licensing flexibility are areas for potential development.

What are the key features?

Collaboration: Enables seamless team collaboration with integrated Office apps and Teams.
Document Management: Advanced version control and document sharing capabilities.
Automation: Streamlines processes with workflow management and metadata usage.
Security: Robust access control with Active Directory integration.
Real-Time Editing: Allows multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.
Search Functionality: Assists in swift information retrieval.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Improved Productivity: Real-time editing and seamless integration enhance work efficiency.
Security Assurance: Strong access control supports safe data management.
User Accessibility: Low-code and no-code features increase ease of use.
Operational Efficiency: Automates workflows and optimizes document handling.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is utilized in industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing for document sharing, collaboration, and internal communications. It supports project management, custom application development, and acts as an enterprise content management system. Organizations leverage its integration with Microsoft Teams for coordination and use it as a corporate portal. It facilitates data management, serves as a document library, and supports workflows with advanced capabilities like integration with Power Apps and Power BI for enhanced data visualization and interaction.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc

Del Monte Foods, Unicredit Leasing, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Nokia Czech Republic, Perkins Eastman, JLL, ICA, óxito Software, Dorset Software, PKP Cargo, Arcapita Bank B.S.C., AVE CZ, Chesapeake Energy

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