Box vs Microsoft 3652026
Box
Cloud Storage
Enterprise cloud content management platform for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration.
Microsoft 365
Cloud Storage
Microsoft's cloud productivity suite — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive for business.
Our Verdict
Box has the pricing advantage with a free tier.
Choose Box if…
teams at the mid-market companies stage and budget-conscious buyers who want to start for free or at lower cost
Choose Microsoft 365 if…
teams that need more power and don't mind paying for it
Side-by-Side Comparison
Green highlight = advantage on that metric.
| Feature | Box | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $6/mo |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Features & Capabilities | ||
| Best for | mid-market companies | teams of all sizes |
| Tracked features | 9 | 11 |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
| Verified listing | ||
Pricing
Box
FreemiumMicrosoft 365
SubscriptionBox
$15/moMicrosoft 365
$6/moBox
Microsoft 365
Box
14 daysMicrosoft 365
30 daysRatings & Reviews
Box
No reviews yetMicrosoft 365
No reviews yetFeatures & Capabilities
Box
mid-market companiesMicrosoft 365
teams of all sizesBox
9Microsoft 365
11Company
Box
2005Microsoft 365
2011Box
Microsoft 365
Key Differences
Box
Freemium✓
Microsoft 365
Subscription
Box
$15/mo
Microsoft 365
✓$6/mo
Box
9 tracked features
Microsoft 365
✓11 tracked features
Box is best for…
Strengths
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance
- HIPAA FedRAMP and FINRA certifications
- Strong Microsoft 365 and Google integrations
- Box AI for document intelligence
Microsoft 365 is best for…
Strengths
- Most widely used productivity suite globally
- Full Office apps including Excel and Word
- Teams for communication and video
- OneDrive cloud storage included
Pricing Comparison
Box
From $15/mo
Free for 1 user up to 10GB. Business from $15/user/month.
Microsoft 365
From $6/mo
Microsoft 365 Business Basic from $6/user/month billed annually.
Pricing information is verified periodically. Visit each vendor's pricing page for current rates and plan details.
Feature Comparison
Only in Box
- E-Signature
- Workflow Automation
- Approval Workflows
Both tools
- File Storage
- File Sharing
- Real-Time Collaboration
- SSO / SAML
- API Access
- Version History
Only in Microsoft 365
- Email Marketing
- Video Conferencing
- Team Messaging
- Document Management
- AI Writing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main difference between Box and Microsoft 365?
- Box has the pricing advantage with a free tier. Choose Box if you need it for teams at the mid-market companies stage and budget-conscious buyers who want to start for free or at lower cost. Choose Microsoft 365 if you need it for teams that need more power and don't mind paying for it.
- Is Box cheaper than Microsoft 365?
- Microsoft 365 is cheaper at From $6/mo vs From $15/mo. Note that pricing tiers vary — check each vendor's current pricing page for up-to-date details.
- Can I switch from Box to Microsoft 365?
- Yes — most teams can migrate from Box to Microsoft 365 with a data export/import process. Check whether both tools support CSV or API data export before starting. Microsoft 365 offers a free trial, so you can test it before cancelling Box.
- Does Box or Microsoft 365 offer a free trial?
- Both Box (14 days) and Microsoft 365 (30 days) offer free trials. Try both before committing.