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Box vs pCloud comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Box
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (10th), Cloud Storage (11th), Digital Asset Management (5th), Document Management Software (6th), Content Collaboration Platforms (8th)
pCloud
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (48th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Box is designed for Enterprise Content Management and holds a mindshare of 3.8%, up 3.8% compared to last year.
pCloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Backup, holds 0.8% mindshare, up 0.6% since last year.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Box3.8%
SharePoint11.7%
Alfresco6.7%
Other77.8%
Enterprise Content Management
Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
pCloud0.8%
Veeam Data Platform6.9%
Commvault Cloud4.8%
Other87.5%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Chirag Morajkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Ai Tech And Tech Automation Engineer at a individual & family service with 11-50 employees
Structured cloud storage has streamlined document collaboration and automated workflows
The biggest friction point I have encountered with Box is mainly the pricing part; I think five dollars for this platform is not necessarily justified. While I have used it for integrating and using it as a cloud platform, I have not encountered any significant negative aspects. A few times, I might have faced performance issues, but I am uncertain whether that was due to the automation platform or Box itself. Overall, the only thing I could mention is that it can take a little time to understand how the integration works with Box; setup and figuring out what can and cannot be done might take some time, but other than that, I do not think anything else bothered me. One thing I would want Box to introduce to improve the platform and make it stand out even more would be incorporating AI. For example, the only way to identify documents shared in Box currently is by their names, and if those names are not precise, I can get confused. If Box had an AI feature to summarize and identify documents based on their contents, it would significantly enhance usability. AI is essential for making work easier, so that would be an excellent addition to the platform.
it_user1027515 - PeerSpot reviewer
Photographer at MS Solutions Ltd.
Enables me to access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems
I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best features of Box for me include the structured file organizing, which is the most important part I found, and apart from that, secure sharing and integration with automation platforms, along with its smooth integration and usage in automations, is a very big plus for me."
"I like the ease of use."
"Office Integration. The full integration into the Microsoft Office products is just perfect."
"The system's performance is impressive, and file sharing is notably straightforward."
"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 editable features and upgrading capabilities are great."
"Using Box for cloud storage allows us to focus on the service and maintaining infrastructure."
"The collaboration of the solution is good."
"Excellent service."
"pCloud is one of my favourite cloud storage services that help me to store and share important images, videos, and files."
"I trust pCloud to store my business and personal files like photos, videos, university books, etc. pCloud is always there when I need it."
"The pCloud sync server client has worked well in the trial version."
"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive."
"After a lot of tests, I found pCloud to be the most secure and affordable solution for independent businesses like myself."
"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."
"I like the interface and that they add new features all the time, but I use it mainly for the sync option which keeps my files up to date."
 

Cons

"Tasks and comments could be easier to see, report, search, and manage."
"I wish the search was faster, like a google search."
"The price must be lowered."
"I don't like the low level of role-based security it provides – it's very cumbersome, and the support is ordinary at times."
"Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices."
"The search features and role permissions are not very user friendly. It only searches the first few pages of a document, which is quite a problem."
"The waterfall methodology for folders does not allow for privatization of folders at the root level, which sometimes may be necessary."
"Improvements in speed - Box's high level of security impacts performance, especially when compared with other similar services."
"Sometimes the desktop sync can take some moment before starting the sync process. Also, pCloud should improve their customer care service."
"Integration with third-party software mostly. Also, online file editing option for documents."
"I would really like to be able to search entire documents."
"I would like to be able to edit the files at the same time with the others, but I understand that this is not possible with the cloud solutions in general."
"I'd like to be able to edit my files via the mobile device without downloading the file on my local space."
"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"We are using the free version of the solution. There is a free version and monthly and yearly subscriptions available."
"Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."
"Our pricing and licensing is excellent. I'd tell all Higher Ed customers to talk with Internet2 for excellent pricing and support."
"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."
"The more you dig, the deeper the level of tools, and the more expensive it becomes."
"I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Construction Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise30
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Box?
I found the pricing reasonable because when I was working for an IBM partner, Box was free for us. We did not go to payment and other matters like this.
What needs improvement with Box?
The biggest friction point I have encountered with Box is mainly the pricing part; I think five dollars for this platform is not necessarily justified. While I have used it for integrating and usin...
What is your primary use case for Box?
My main use case for Box is storing cloud content on its cloud and managing it as a collaborating platform so that I can store secure files and share through Box. I use it for document management a...
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