Box vs N-able Passportal comparison

Box and N-able are both solutions in the Document Management Software category. Box is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.7, while N-able is ranked #26. Box holds a 7.6% mindshare in DMS, compared to N-able’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Box users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of N-able users who would recommend it.

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85% willing to recommend

N-able Passportal

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Box and N-able Passportal based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Document Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Box

Ranking in Document Management Software

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Content Management (9th), Cloud Storage (13th), Digital Asset Management (5th), Content Collaboration Platforms (7th)

N-able Passportal

Ranking in Document Management Software

26th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Password Managers (26th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Document Management Software category, the mindshare of Box is 7.6%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of N-able Passportal is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Parthasarathy Chellapillai

Program Administrator at Flextronics

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.

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Yazan Albaw

Customer Success Director at We Cybers

Passportal centralizes and securely manages client credentials and sensitive information, enhancing both security and efficiency.

Passportal offers the capability to automatically rotate passwords, allowing users to set customizable policies for expiration dates and password strength. You can define requirements for the number of letters, symbols, numbers, and case sensitivity, and the system will generate passwords accordingly. Policies can be updated as needed to maintain security. As a comprehensive password and information management solution, Passportal supports the addition of assets, licensing details, SSL certificates, domains, articles, and documents. When referring to adding assets, this means documenting relevant information, not monitoring them. For example, when we onboard a new engineer responsible for managing clients, we create a user profile for them in Passportal and grant access to the pertinent client information. This centralized access ensures they have all necessary details in one place, streamlining their workflow.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to collaborate around data anywhere, anytime is the most powerful features of Box."

"The most valuable feature of Box is security."

"Sharing and collaborating across files and folders has been a massive game changer."

"I like that Box makes it easy to deploy virtual machines."

"The solution is scalable."

"We can provide controlled access to documents using the product."

"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 collaboration of the solution is good."

More Box pros

"Passportal also helps manage assets. You can add information about your infrastructure, like routers, including model numbers, operating systems, expiration dates, and licensing."

"The most valuable features of the N-able Passportal are the password rotations, and the ability to be able to store passwords. You can have it on your phone or your desktop. You're not required to have it only on your desktop computer."

"The most valuable feature of the N-able Passportal is its functionality. You can store your passwords safely, and not just anyone can gain access to them. If you have an onsite system, it can change the password for you on a daily basis. This is a great benefit because you don't have to worry about if the account's breached tomorrow, your pass is going to be changed. It's perfect."

Cons

"With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have."

"Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices."

"It could be cheaper."

"The solution's data security should be improved."

"I find their API to be quite complex and it could be more straightforward."

"Improvements in speed - Box's high level of security impacts performance, especially when compared with other similar services."

"The room for improvement is in the area of integrations. They need to establish more integrations, especially with Office 365 and Outlook."

"One thing that Box would benefit from is a records management component."

More Box cons

"Sometimes accessing the solution is a bit slow, but that could be due to conditions at many different points. However, some issues that do arise are outside of our control."

"I'd like to see the ability to provide both credential management and documentation management for clients. Currently, they only get access to credential management."

"N-able Passportal can improve the stability because sometimes I can't log in. I had some issues a couple of months ago where I couldn't log in and that was problematic."

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."

"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."

"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."

"It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate a discount!"

"I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."

"The more you dig, the deeper the level of tools, and the more expensive it becomes."

"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."

"My organization pays for the license."

More Box pricing and cost advice

"For its value, Passportal's price is affordable."

"The price of N-able Passportal is approximately $15 for the license."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Box?

The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.

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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.

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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for N-able Passportal?

For its value, Passportal's price is affordable.

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What is your primary use case for N-able Passportal?

Passportal is designed to manage and securely store passwords in the cloud using encrypted storage, addressing the vulnerabilities of storing passwords on local devices. Local storage risks exposur...

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What advice do you have for others considering N-able Passportal?

For managing credentials and documents, Passportal provides a comprehensive solution that meets all our needs. I would rate it a ten out of ten. It also offers mobile access for both Android and iO...

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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.

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Create and control strong credentials and user access to devices, networks, and applications with the N‑able™ Passportal™ solution. Elevate password and credential management with a solution that helps eliminate guesswork and busy work.

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Sample Customers

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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