Box

Box is an enterprise cloud content management and file sharing platform, founded in 2005 by Aaron Levie and Dylan Smith. Unlike consumer cloud storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive, Box targets medium and large enterprises with its emphasis on security, compliance, and workflow automation. Box offers granular permission controls, full audit trails, eDiscovery support, HIPAA/FedRAMP/GDPR compliance, and integrations with 1,500+ business applications including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom. Box's Content Cloud strategy goes beyond file storage: Box Sign (e-signatures), Box Shield (AI-powered threat detection and classification), Box Relay (workflow automation), and Box Notes (collaborative documents) extend the platform into a content workflow hub. Enterprise pricing starts at $15/user/month (Business tier) up to custom enterprise agreements. Box is available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Box serves 100,000+ organizations and 68% of the Fortune 500, with particularly strong penetration in healthcare, financial services, legal, and government sectors where compliance is non-negotiable. The free plan offers 10GB storage with a 250MB upload limit — primarily for individual evaluation. For small teams and consumers, Dropbox or Google Drive offer better value; Box's advantages materialize at enterprise scale.