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Box vs pCloud comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Box
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (8th), Cloud Storage (13th), Digital Asset Management (3rd), Document Management Software (4th), Content Collaboration Platforms (5th)
pCloud
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (49th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Box is designed for Enterprise Content Management and holds a mindshare of 4.3%, down 5.0% compared to last year.
pCloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Backup, holds 0.7% mindshare, up 0.0% since last year.
Enterprise Content Management
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Parthasarathy Chellapillai - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
it_user1027515 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables me to access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems
I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"File sharing, authorization on the back, its ease of use and reliable uptime performance are valuable features of this solution."
"The sharing feature, with its various permission settings, such as viewing or uploading, is convenient and helpful."
"Simple file sharing and sync for internal and external customers."
"I like the ease of use."
"It is a very user-friendly product."
"Sharing and collaborating across files and folders has been a massive game changer."
"We can provide controlled access to documents using the product."
"It is really easy to load files to and from this solution."
"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."
"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive."
 

Cons

"If you want to delete something in Box, you have to do it manually, one by one. That was my recent experience. They might have a bulk delete, but I could not find that option. If you want to delete something, you have to go to each and every file and delete it."
"I recommend doing the trial first, because it's not cheap ware. It's not overly expensive, but it's not cheap ware, and enterprise has a minimum number of users."
"Working on documents in real-time is sometimes faulty and could be improved."
"The solution's data security should be improved."
"They could integrate better with other platforms."
"With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have."
"Maturity of the enterprise security around user management."
"It could be cheaper."
"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."
"My organization pays for the license."
"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."
"Box's pricing is excellent."
"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."
"I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
"Our pricing and licensing is excellent. I'd tell all Higher Ed customers to talk with Internet2 for excellent pricing and support."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
26%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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