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# Compare Box vs LibreOffice

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> Detailed comparison between Box and LibreOffice. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Box | LibreOffice |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5622 | 2235 |
| **Starting Price** | US$20,00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Box

Box is a content management platform designed for every industry and business size, from SMBs to global enterprises.

### LibreOffice

Suite of document management solutions for businesses, charities and government organizations with a template repository, autocorrect dictionary, built-in wizards, and more.

## Key features

### Box

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Metadata Extraction
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage

### LibreOffice

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Metadata Extraction
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage

## Links

- [View Box Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/148766/box)
- [View LibreOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/158981/libreoffice)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/148766/158981/box/vs/libreoffice)

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