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Box vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
Organizations using Box report efficiency in file management, reduced compliance risks, and notable returns despite some awaiting detailed calculations.
Sentiment score
1.0
Users appreciate Google Cloud Storage for its security and efficiency, despite debated cost benefits compared to Azure.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.2
Box customer service is generally praised, but users want improved response times and frontline expertise for better experiences.
Sentiment score
5.1
Google Cloud Storage is praised for its support team, though experiences vary, with some users finding solutions independently.
I think the technical support by Google is good; the articles and troubleshooting are adequate.
Solution Leader at SCG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION CO.,LTD.
For SAP loads, Google provided a specific team, which resulted in good support.
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
We have self-studied to learn the services.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Box offers strong scalability and performance for large organizations, but some limitations appear in enterprise-level deployments and large file handling.
Sentiment score
5.0
Google Cloud Storage is praised for its strong scalability, ease of management, and flexible growth, despite some regional variations.
I am uncertain about its effectiveness at an enterprise level, where SharePoint might be preferred.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Google Cloud Storage is scalable, but there are limitations.
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Box is highly stable and secure, with minimal outages, though users seek improvements in upload speed.
Sentiment score
7.0
Google Cloud Storage is reliable and stable, providing strong performance with high uptime and easy configuration despite minimal issues.
Box was very stable and did not have any latency issues.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
There was no direct experience with any instability during my involvement.
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
 

Room For Improvement

Box needs improved sync, search, file management, security, integration, interface, performance, permissions, API, pricing, and data recovery.
Users seek improved speed, affordability, simplicity, better platform integration, enhanced security, and pricing adjustments for Google Cloud Storage.
To open and see who is accessing the document now and see my movements across the document or the file we are sharing together.
Senior Projects Manager at Tech-hub
Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
In the future, I would like to see additional features in Google Cloud Storage such as integrating Gemini to function as a chat for finding information, or OCR, or reading the content in my files for searching purposes.
Solution Leader at SCG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION CO.,LTD.
They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches.
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
 

Setup Cost

Box pricing is initially steep but offers excellent value, with discounts and free versions available for businesses and education.
Enterprise users find Google Cloud Storage reasonably priced, offering cost-effective and flexible subscription options compared to competitors.
I found the pricing reasonable because when I was working for an IBM partner, Box was free for us.
Senior Projects Manager at Tech-hub
Depending on your setup, Google Cloud Storage is economical, especially if you do not need high stability and scalability.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
Google Cloud was cheaper compared to AWS and Azure.
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
 

Valuable Features

Box provides secure file sharing, collaboration, advanced security, and seamless Microsoft integration, making it ideal for organizations.
Google Cloud Storage is praised for scalability, security, ease of use, integration, cost-effectiveness, and reliable performance across devices.
Box had a very easy-to-use search feature and a good user interface on its website, which was faster and better than SharePoint.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Box's security features have helped my organization meet compliance needs.
Senior Projects Manager at Tech-hub
The user interface of Google Cloud Storage is easy and consistent across all their products.
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
It has helped optimize costs because I store it in free tiers, resulting in no charge.
Solution Leader at SCG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION CO.,LTD.
We do not experience any disruptions, and the service meets our needs and requirements.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
 

Categories and Ranking

Box
Ranking in Cloud Storage
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (9th), Digital Asset Management (3rd), Document Management Software (5th), Content Collaboration Platforms (9th)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Box is 3.7%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 4.3%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Google Cloud Storage4.3%
Box3.7%
Other92.0%
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Rashad - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Projects Manager at Tech-hub
Team collaboration has improved through shared access and real-time synchronization
I find the synchronization feature most valuable in Box. When I use multiple devices, it syncs them together and gives excellent results. I can assess the benefits of Box's file sharing. Box's integration with third-party apps is valuable, especially with Outlook. Box has helped my team's productivity by being very helpful with team collaboration when we are sharing certain shared documents between us. I mostly value Box's automation capabilities. They have helped optimize my business processes by saving time for sharing or sending files between the team. This gives us a shared workspace to work together on the same document or the same ideas. Box's security features have helped my organization meet compliance needs.
Manimaran Tannimalai - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Partner at Cloud Analytics Sdn Bhd
User interface consistency facilitates seamless project planning and design for specialized tasks
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches. Google's strength lies in their adapted approach to specific tasks, as seen with SAP loads. Generally, their focus is widespread.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise27
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise35
 

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?
I found the pricing reasonable because when I was working for an IBM partner, Box was free for us. We did not go to payment and other matters like this.
What needs improvement with Box?
I believe Box has a lot of features that put it in a good rank among the file-sharing apps. I would like to see features for online collaboration between team members in the future, to open and see...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) was cheaper compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) and Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ). AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) wa...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
It took only five minutes to get everything working with Google Cloud Storage, so it was easy. For Google Cloud Storage, it's actually not with Google Cloud Storage specifically, but with Google Cl...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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