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# Compare Box vs OneDrive

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Box | OneDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5622 | 12623 |
| **Starting Price** | US$20,00 | US$1,99 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Box

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

### OneDrive

The digital asset management solution assists businesses of all sizes with file management, collaboration, document scanning, and personalized search.

## Key features

### Box

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Collaboration Tools
- Communication Management
- Content Management
- Data Storage Management
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Messaging
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Real Time Synchronization
- Search/Filter
- Two-Factor Authentication

### OneDrive

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Automatic Backup
- Collaboration Tools
- Communication Management
- Content Management
- Data Storage Management
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Messaging
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Real Time Synchronization
- Search/Filter
- Two-Factor Authentication

## Links

- [View Box Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/148766/box)
- [View OneDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/148766/161304/box/vs/onedrive)

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