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# Compare Box vs Google Drive

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Box | Google Drive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5631 | 28494 |
| **Starting Price** | US$20,00 | US$7,00 |
| **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, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Box

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

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

## Key features

### Box

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Automatic Backup
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Real Time Editing
- Real-Time Data
- SSL Security
- Search/Filter
- Workflow Management

### Google Drive

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Automatic Backup
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Real Time Editing
- Real-Time Data
- SSL Security
- Search/Filter
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Box Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/148766/box)
- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161425/drive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/148766/161425/box/vs/drive)

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