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Box vs pCloud comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Box
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
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 (58th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Box is designed for Enterprise Content Management and holds a mindshare of 3.7%, down 5.5% compared to last year.
pCloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Backup, holds 0.6% mindshare.
Enterprise Content Management
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables document management and access control, but the price must be reduced
If we close a deal, the agreement will contain the details of what we will charge the customers. We can use Box to add an access control so that only those with access can view the commercial details. Others would not be able to see it. If I write a technical document about a new feature I want to create, I would not want it to get into the wrong hands. So I can provide controlled access to my team members using Box.
SR
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

"It is a very user-friendly product."
"It is really easy to load files to and from this solution."
"The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization."
"The collaboration of the solution is good."
"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 is very simple and effective, so I prefer Box."
"The most valuable feature of Box is security."
"Box is very user-friendly; more so than SharePoint."
"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

"The UI should be faster. Sometimes it lags when switching between documents."
"Tasks and comments could be easier to see, report, search, and manage."
"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."
"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’)."
"Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once."
"I don't like the low level of role-based security it provides – it's very cumbersome, and the support is ordinary at times."
"In future releases, there could be encryption, to have better security."
"Improvements in speed - Box's high level of security impacts performance, especially when compared with other similar services."
"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate 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."
"We are using the free version of the solution. There is a free version and monthly and yearly subscriptions available."
"I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
"The more you dig, the deeper the level of tools, and the more expensive it becomes."
"My organization pays for the license."
"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."
"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
49%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
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Company Size

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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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