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Box vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.4
Organizations using Box report efficiency in file management, reduced compliance risks, and notable returns despite some awaiting detailed calculations.
Sentiment score
1.0
Google Cloud Storage is reliable and efficient but lacks cost-saving benefits compared to Azure, with favorable return on investment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Box customer service is generally praised, but users want improved response times and frontline expertise for better experiences.
Sentiment score
3.8
Google Cloud Storage's customer support is generally praised for responsiveness, though some users report slower response times and prefer forums.
For SAP loads, Google provided a specific team, which resulted in good support.
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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Box offers strong scalability and performance for large organizations, but some limitations appear in enterprise-level deployments and large file handling.
Sentiment score
5.8
Google Cloud Storage is highly scalable, allowing easy capacity adjustments and stable performance for both small and large user bases.
I am uncertain about its effectiveness at an enterprise level, where SharePoint might be preferred.
Google Cloud Storage is scalable, but there are limitations.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Box is highly stable and secure, with minimal outages, though users seek improvements in upload speed.
Sentiment score
6.6
Google Cloud Storage is reliable and efficient, with high stability and performance ratings, maintaining data integrity globally.
Box was very stable and did not have any latency issues.
There was no direct experience with any instability during my involvement.
 

Room For Improvement

Box needs improved sync, search, file management, security, integration, interface, performance, permissions, API, pricing, and data recovery.
Google Cloud Storage needs speed, cost improvements, user-friendly management, and enhanced security, integration, capacity, pricing, and data tools.
Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once.
They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches.
 

Setup Cost

Box pricing is initially steep but offers excellent value, with discounts and free versions available for businesses and education.
Enterprise buyers find Google Cloud Storage pricing competitive, citing flexibility and moderate fees, despite occasional cost increases.
Depending on your setup, Google Cloud Storage is economical, especially if you do not need high stability and scalability.
Google Cloud was cheaper compared to AWS and Azure.
 

Valuable Features

Box provides secure file sharing, collaboration, advanced security, and seamless Microsoft integration, making it ideal for organizations.
Google Cloud Storage provides scalability, strong security, seamless integration, and flexible features, making it reliable and user-friendly.
Box had a very easy-to-use search feature and a good user interface on its website, which was faster and better than SharePoint.
The user interface of Google Cloud Storage is easy and consistent across all their products.
We do not experience any disruptions, and the service meets our needs and requirements.
 

Categories and Ranking

Box
Ranking in Cloud Storage
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (8th), Digital Asset Management (3rd), Document Management Software (4th), Content Collaboration Platforms (5th)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Box is 3.8%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 7.8%, down from 10.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Manimaran Tannimalai - PeerSpot reviewer
User interface consistency facilitates seamless project planning and design for specialized tasks
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches. Google's strength lies in their adapted approach to specific tasks, as seen with SAP loads. Generally, their focus is widespread.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) was cheaper compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) and Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ). AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) wa...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
It took only five minutes to get everything working with Google Cloud Storage, so it was easy. For Google Cloud Storage, it's actually not with Google Cloud Storage specifically, but with Google Cl...
 

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