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Arc XP Experience Platform vs Box comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Arc XP Experience Platform
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
7th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Box
Ranking in Digital Asset Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (8th), Cloud Storage (13th), Document Management Software (4th), Content Collaboration Platforms (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Digital Asset Management category, the mindshare of Arc XP Experience Platform is 1.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Box is 6.8%, up from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Digital Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Maxime Topolov - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage extensive content workflows with user-friendly interface and WebScan feature
What we appreciate about Arc XP is its comprehensiveness. For media organizations with numerous content contributors, creators, and curators, Arc offers a complete solution that addresses all their needs. It provides all the necessary tools for managing extensive content workflows, which we find particularly valuable. Another standout feature is its user-friendly interface. It’s very intuitive, similar to Microsoft Word, making it accessible for journalists and content creators who may not have technical expertise. Lastly, the WebScan feature is exceptional. It functions like a newsroom project management tool, helping to organize and track content planning and workflow. This feature is unique to Arc and is highly beneficial for editorial planning.
Parthasarathy Chellapillai - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for data storage and data collaboration, but its data security could be improved
If I have restricted access within an organization by keeping the data in Box, there are other applications through which I can barge into the data. If anyone wants to keep a file restricted to four people, I can access it because it's available in the cloud. I can directly access the file and pull in the data by entering the file's name. Someone from outside the organization can't access it. However, someone from within the organization who is not supposed to access the data can access it, provided it is in Box. Box is almost like a folder structure outside your system. The solution uses the cloud, and you don't need any separate storage in your system. Even if your system crashes down, the data will be saved. Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It’s very intuitive, similar to Microsoft Word, making it accessible for journalists and content creators who may not have technical expertise."
"Arc XP Experience Platform is easy to use and flexible for creating different components in the front end."
"We've never had a penetration. We've never had a security issue that their support didn't solve. We love their audit trail. We can know exactly when a collaborator opens. We love how you can define a collaborator."
"The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization."
"Simple file sharing and sync for internal and external customers."
"We can provide controlled access to documents using the product."
"Box is very realistic when it comes to sharing capabilities."
"File sharing with collaborators not on the same domain with offline access from multiple devices: I work on many projects that are multi-organizational, such as with customers, suppliers, or acquisitions."
"Box is very simple and effective, so I prefer Box."
"It is really easy to load files to and from this solution."
 

Cons

"Arc XP could add structured content."
"For a small site, Arc XP Experience Platform is not worth it."
"I find their API to be quite complex and it could be more straightforward."
"If you want to delete something in Box, you have to do it manually, one by one. That was my recent experience. They might have a bulk delete, but I could not find that option. If you want to delete something, you have to go to each and every file and delete it."
"The integration with other products should be improved."
"I haven't really come across a case where we're not able to use it for what it is, so I don't really have anything holding us up or any customers holding us up at this point that I know of. There are always some limitations, but as a technologist, I just live with them, and there is always room for improvement, but I don't have anything quantifiable."
"I recommend doing the trial first, because it's not cheap ware. It's not overly expensive, but it's not cheap ware, and enterprise has a minimum number of users."
"Tasks and comments could be easier to see, report, search, and manage."
"With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have."
"Working on documents in real-time is sometimes faulty and could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"They are very price competitive when pushed. Initially, they come out with a standard list price, but they are willing to be very competitive. The Box price was pretty much equal to or lower than the Citrix price, and Box has more features."
"The pricing may seem steep at first, but delve into the features and you'll soon realize it is incredible value for what you get."
"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."
"My organization pays for the license."
"A business account has a minimum of three users. If you are more than three people in-house, go for the Enterprise version. All the external users are free of charge."
"There's a free version that allows you to use it with almost full-feature access. Even in the free version, it gives you all you need."
"I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."
"Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
34%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arc XP Experience Platform?
Arc XP Experience Platform pricing is high, yet you get a lot in return. The price may increase depending on your data usage and the number of modules you integrate.
What needs improvement with Arc XP Experience Platform?
For a small site, Arc XP Experience Platform is not worth it. The cost is high. It's better suited for larger sites with more users. They give you all the back end, so you don’t need to build a lot...
What is your primary use case for Arc XP Experience Platform?
We use Arc XP Experience Platform on the front end. In the back end, we use Amazon's service and React to create all the components.
What do you like most about Box?
The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Box?
I was not involved in discussions about paying for Box, so I cannot provide specifics about pricing.
What needs improvement with Box?
Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once. The installation procedure was tricky but manageable with provided guidance and steps.
 

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Sample Customers

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GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc
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