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Box vs DocuWare comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Box
Ranking in Document Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (6th), Cloud Storage (12th), Digital Asset Management (3rd), Content Collaboration Platforms (5th)
DocuWare
Ranking in Document Management Software
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Document Management Software category, the mindshare of Box is 7.0%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of DocuWare is 12.9%, up from 11.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Document Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Shrikant Pillay - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows you to upload and download files quickly but lacks integration with Office 365
For enterprise users, the data is in a local repository. We use it for files for the end user process. This is a cloud solution. In my current organization, we have over 10,000 people using this solution. I use it very extensively. Users these days are working remotely You can upload your bin,…
JavierGonzalez3 - PeerSpot reviewer
A comprehensive document management system that enables seamless workflow and robust scalability
In the past, there was a lot of manual work and paperwork involved, as documents had to be physically passed from desk to desk for approval. DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process. This has led to improved productivity and smoother workflow.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization."
"It is really easy to load files to and from this solution."
"The application is very light in terms of uploading and downloading files."
"Simple file sharing and sync for internal and external customers."
"It is a very user-friendly product."
"The interface is very good."
"The most valuable feature of Box is security."
"You can upload your bin, upload your files quickly, and download your files quickly. It provides a lot of other alternatives."
"For the most part, the initial setup is easy. There's good documentation."
"DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process."
 

Cons

"Better integration with other solutions is needed."
"The price must be lowered."
"I haven't really come across a case where we're not able to use it for what it is, so I don't really have anything holding us up or any customers holding us up at this point that I know of. There are always some limitations, but as a technologist, I just live with them, and there is always room for improvement, but I don't have anything quantifiable."
"Data privacy, regarding where to store your data: Offering several transparent(!) options (where to store my data and whether to sync back or not and where to sync) regarding the local law situations (USA, EU, Switzerland!) would increase the credibility of a US based company (after NSA ‘snooping’)."
"With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have."
"The UI should be faster. Sometimes it lags when switching between documents."
"If there was a plugin that added some sort of toolbar in Office, that would be great."
"It could be cheaper."
"It should have collaboration features."
"Its graphical user interface could be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"A business account has a minimum of three users. If you are more than three people in-house, go for the Enterprise version. All the external users are free of charge."
"I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."
"My organization pays for the license."
"The more you dig, the deeper the level of tools, and the more expensive it becomes."
"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."
"We are using the free version of the solution. There is a free version and monthly and yearly subscriptions available."
"Box's pricing is excellent."
"While the price may be considered slightly high, it is still reasonable within the context of other options available on the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
59%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
5%
Government
3%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Box?
The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Box?
The solution is expensive when it comes to API calls.
What do you like most about DocuWare?
DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DocuWare?
The licensing and implementation cost for DocuWare can range between forty thousand to fifty thousand dollars. While the price may be considered slightly high, it is still reasonable within the con...
What needs improvement with DocuWare?
Its graphical user interface could be more user-friendly.
 

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Sample Customers

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