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"Simple file sharing and sync for internal and external customers.""I like that Box makes it easy to deploy virtual machines.""It is really easy to load files to and from this solution.""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.""The application is very light in terms of uploading and downloading files.""Governance and ease of use are why I think a lot of people like Box, including ourselves. Basically, we're concerned about what information is being sent to Box, so we use a lot of the Box governance features to make sure that what is being sent to Box is appropriate. If it is not appropriate, it is not allowed to be sent. It is also pretty easy to use. It is the easiest to use for customers and for technologists.""The interface is very good.""The most valuable feature of Box is security."

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"Using M-Files means anybody on the executive team to go in and immediately look at a dashboard and know the status of a contract."

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"The UI should be faster. Sometimes it lags when switching between documents.""Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices.""The solution's data security should be improved.""Working on documents in real-time is sometimes faulty and could 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.""They could integrate better with other platforms.""It could be cheaper."

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"The integration with other products needs to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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."
  • "It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate a discount!"
  • "Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."
  • "I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."
  • "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."
  • "Our pricing and licensing is excellent. I'd tell all Higher Ed customers to talk with Internet2 for excellent pricing and support."
  • "I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
  • "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."
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  • "They have an Optical Character Scanning module but we didn't buy it because it's ridiculously expensive."
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    Overview

    Box is a Modern Content Management Platform for companies of all sizes and industries. The difference that Box brings is that it offers the security and controls admins need with the sharing and collaboration capabilities end users want. Box has made it easier for people to securely share ideas, collaborate and get work done faster. Today, more than 62,000 businesses, including 59% of the Fortune 500, trust Box to manage content in the cloud.

    The Box platform provides HIPAA, FINRA, FedRAMP, and many other compliances to go with granular access permissions and advanced security capabilities.

    By using Box you can sync, share, and collaborate on all types of files, anywhere, on any device - but that's just the beginning. You can choose where to store your data, to manage your own encryption keys, and set workflows to automate content-based processes. You can also assign custom metadata tags to content, watermark sensitive content, and set file retention or legal hold policies.

    Box has deep, native integrations with Microsoft Office and Outlook, Google Apps for Work, Salesforce, Netsuite, Docusign, Adobe, and many other best-of-breed solutions you may already be using.

    M-Files is the leading platform for knowledge work automation. With the M-Files platform, knowledge workers can find information faster, work smarter, and achieve more. M-Files features an innovative metadata-driven architecture, embedded workflow engine, and advanced artificial intelligence. This enables customers to eliminate information chaos, improve process efficiency, and automate security and compliance. For more information, visit www.m-files.com.

    Sample Customers
    GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc
    OMV, Caverion, SAS Institute, TK Elevator
    Top Industries
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    Non Tech Company26%
    Construction Company10%
    University10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization48%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization19%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise52%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Box is ranked 1st in Document Management Software with 37 reviews while M-Files is ranked 8th in Document Management Software. Box is rated 8.4, while M-Files is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Box writes "Used for data storage and data collaboration, but its data security could be improved". On the other hand, the top reviewer of M-Files writes "Good workflows, and it is easy to use with a dashboard that improves contract visibility". Box is most compared with SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive, Citrix ShareFile, Office 365 and IBM FileNet, whereas M-Files is most compared with SharePoint, OpenText Extended ECM, OpenText Documentum, IBM FileNet and Microsoft Purview Records Management.

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