Box vs Hyland OnBase comparison

Box and Hyland are both solutions in the Enterprise Content Management category. Box is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.7, while Hyland is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.6. Box holds a 4.3% mindshare in ECM, compared to Hyland’s 6.5% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Box users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Hyland users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Box and Hyland OnBase are prominent contenders in the content management and collaboration sector. Box stands out for its user-friendly interface and collaboration features, while Hyland OnBase is favored for handling complex business processes with robust customization.

Features: Box provides collaboration tools, robust security, and extensive third-party integrations, making it ideal for diverse environments. It's recognized for being device agnostic and simplifies file sharing. In contrast, Hyland OnBase is known for its comprehensive content management solutions, adaptable to various industries, with a strong focus on security, stability, and growth capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Box users desire enhanced search capabilities, better integration, and improved role management, noting performance issues linked to security settings. Hyland OnBase users suggest improving the usability of its interface, expanding both localization and OCR capabilities, and simplifying workflows and migration processes. Concerns regarding pricing models and regional pricing inconsistency are also highlighted.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Box offers flexible deployment in both public and cloud environments, with responsive customer support, though accessing higher-tier assistance can be difficult. It is noted for positive user experiences. Hyland OnBase focuses on on-premises deployments with room for extensive customization but can require additional training to address deployment complexity.

Pricing and ROI: Box appears cost-efficient, particularly for educational bodies, with perceived high initial costs offset by its feature-rich offering. It provides notable ROI through operational efficiency and compliance risk reduction. Although perceived as expensive, Hyland OnBase's modular nature allows for detailed customization to optimize business processes, with recognized ROI in workflow efficiencies despite regional pricing disparities.

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Categories and Ranking

Box

Ranking in Enterprise Content Management

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Storage (13th), Digital Asset Management (3rd), Document Management Software (4th), Content Collaboration Platforms (7th)

Hyland OnBase

Ranking in Enterprise Content Management

5th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Management (BPM) (16th), Low-Code Development Platforms (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of Box is 4.3%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hyland OnBase is 6.5%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Content Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Hyland OnBase	6.5%
Box	4.3%
Other	89.2%

Enterprise Content Management

Featured Reviews

Parthasarathy Chellapillai

Program Administrator at Flextronics

Used for data storage and data collaboration, but its data security could be improved

If I have restricted access within an organization by keeping the data in Box, there are other applications through which I can barge into the data. If anyone wants to keep a file restricted to four people, I can access it because it's available in the cloud. I can directly access the file and pull in the data by entering the file's name. Someone from outside the organization can't access it. However, someone from within the organization who is not supposed to access the data can access it, provided it is in Box. Box is almost like a folder structure outside your system. The solution uses the cloud, and you don't need any separate storage in your system. Even if your system crashes down, the data will be saved. Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

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Srinivas Rao Kagitha

Senior Onbase Developer & Administrator at HTC Global Services (INDIA) Private

Offers good dashboards and reports but fails to offer better migration features

The migration is a bit difficult in the tool. Whenever we make certain changes to workflow or other stuff, migrating the code from one environment to another is a bit tedious. The tool has an option for export and import, which is not robust. Most of the time, we need to do things stuff manually. For example, if we make any changes in the existing life cycle or any queues, we have to move those changes manually. There is no robust way to migrate code from one environment to a lower environment, like prod. When it comes to the product's technical support, the turnaround time is a bit longer than expected. The issue may be because there are a number of issues or a large number of customers who are reaching out to the support team for help. I believe that the solution's technical team can provide a solution more quickly.

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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

"File sharing with collaborators not on the same domain with offline access from multiple devices: I work on many projects that are multi-organizational, such as with customers, suppliers, or acquisitions."

"Box had a very easy-to-use search feature and a good user interface on its website, which was faster and better than SharePoint."

"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."

"The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization."

"We've never had a penetration. We've never had a security issue that their support didn't solve. We love their audit trail. We can know exactly when a collaborator opens. We love how you can define a collaborator."

"Governance and ease of use are why I think a lot of people like Box, including ourselves. Basically, we're concerned about what information is being sent to Box, so we use a lot of the Box governance features to make sure that what is being sent to Box is appropriate. If it is not appropriate, it is not allowed to be sent. It is also pretty easy to use. It is the easiest to use for customers and for technologists."

"The ability to collaborate around data anywhere, anytime is the most powerful features of Box."

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"The solution's most valuable features are integration and flexibility."

"We found the setup process to be okay since they do offer a troubleshooting guide."

"The most valuable features are that it's very secure and provides audit trails for our documents."

"OnBase is a remarkable tool. It is a well-done product. Hyland has a lot of experience in building it and looking for new things for clients in terms of functionalities. It has amazing stability, and it can grow horizontally and vertically. It is built for growth. Their technical support is also quite good and available throughout the year."

"The retention module is one of the most valuable features. Whatever we scan onto the system can be identified and we are notified when the records are due to be disposed."

"The solution is very developed and we are not taking full advantage of its functionalities."

"I like the cloud and its integrability."

"Hyland OnBase is valued for its security, especially for those in the finance domain who require data confidentiality."

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Cons

"With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have."

"They could integrate better with other platforms."

"It could be cheaper."

"The price must be lowered."

"Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once."

"The room for improvement is in the area of integrations. They need to establish more integrations, especially with Office 365 and Outlook."

"I don't like the low level of role-based security it provides – it's very cumbersome, and the support is ordinary at times."

"One thing that Box would benefit from is a records management component."

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"We found the size of images to be a restriction, though this may have been due to the API used rather than the Hyland application."

"For user experience, they would have to do more with the interface. It is not easy to work with and is a little messy. It is getting better, but it is not yet good enough. Other products are comparatively doing better in terms of the user interface. I have been hearing about Box, which is very easy to use and learn for the users. OnBase has to work on this aspect. It should have BPM capabilities. We compete with tools that provide the BPM feature and support those standards. They can do better in terms of the pricing model. It is a really expensive tool in Latin America. They should have different prices for different regions."

"The application could potentially be more open-source, allowing integration with more solutions."

"The look and feel could be better. The integration with the user could be better. It could also be more user-friendly."

"The solution’s initial setup is a little difficult."

"The migration is a bit difficult in the tool."

"We need to troubleshoot why our reports didn't get downloaded in a day. There is a workflow feature which powerful but also complicated."

"We are struggling with duplicates and would like to have OCR functionality when using this solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing may seem steep at first, but delve into the features and you'll soon realize it is incredible value for what you get."

"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."

"It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate a discount!"

"My organization pays for the license."

"I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."

"I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."

"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."

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

More Box pricing and cost advice

"They can do better in terms of the pricing model. It is a really expensive tool in Latin America. They should have different prices for different regions."

"The solution costs around $6,000 per month."

"The tool's price is high."

"There are a number of different types of licenses. There are concurrent licenses, individual licenses and imaging licenses."

"OnBase is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Healthcare Company

Government

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	27

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Box?

The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Box?

I was not involved in discussions about paying for Box, so I cannot provide specifics about pricing.

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What needs improvement with Box?

Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once. The installation procedure was tricky but manageable with provided guidance and steps.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hyland OnBase?

I find pricing to be on the higher side due to its monolithic architecture. I would rate it six out of ten. Transitioning to microservices, allowing users to pay for only what they use, could reduc...

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What needs improvement with Hyland OnBase?

I believe the reporting features need improvement, as other competitors in the market provide better analytics. Hyland is working on a new platform (HXP) to integrate features from all products, ad...

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What is your primary use case for Hyland OnBase?

I was a vendor managing Hyland OnBase ( /products/hyland-onbase-reviews ) for Hyland, not as a direct user but as a business partner. We managed the solution and were a partner with Hyland.

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Overview

Box is a Modern Content Management Platform for companies of all sizes and industries. The difference that Box brings is that it offers the security and controls admins need with the sharing and collaboration capabilities end users want. Box has made it easier for people to securely share ideas, collaborate and get work done faster. Today, more than 62,000 businesses, including 59% of the Fortune 500, trust Box to manage content in the cloud.

The Box platform provides HIPAA, FINRA, FedRAMP, and many other compliances to go with granular access permissions and advanced security capabilities.

By using Box you can sync, share, and collaborate on all types of files, anywhere, on any device - but that's just the beginning. You can choose where to store your data, to manage your own encryption keys, and set workflows to automate content-based processes. You can also assign custom metadata tags to content, watermark sensitive content, and set file retention or legal hold policies.

Box has deep, native integrations with Microsoft Office and Outlook, Google Apps for Work, Salesforce, Netsuite, Docusign, Adobe, and many other best-of-breed solutions you may already be using.

Box

Hyland OnBase is acclaimed for its robust document management, automating workflows, and improving organizational efficiency across various industries. Praised for its ability to manage records compliantly, especially in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance, the tool also integrates smoothly with other enterprise systems. Users benefit significantly from streamlined processes, reduced manual tasks, and enhanced data accuracy, boosting productivity and customer satisfaction.

Hyland

Sample Customers

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

Honda France Industries, Hill County Texas, Hylant Group, ING Lease France, State of South Carolina, Syracuse University, Swindon College, Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Rochester Institute of Technology, Moen, Odense University Hospital

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