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Box vs pCloud comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Box
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (9th), Cloud Storage (13th), Digital Asset Management (4th), Document Management Software (5th), Content Collaboration Platforms (7th)
pCloud
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (50th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Box is designed for Enterprise Content Management and holds a mindshare of 4.2%, down 4.6% compared to last year.
pCloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Backup, holds 0.7% mindshare, up 0.0% since last year.
Enterprise Content Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Box4.2%
SharePoint15.1%
OpenText Documentum Content Management10.6%
Other70.1%
Enterprise Content Management
Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
pCloud0.7%
Veeam Data Platform12.8%
Commvault Cloud9.5%
Other77.0%
Cloud Backup
 

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.
it_user1027515 - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"Box had a very easy-to-use search feature and a good user interface on its website, which was faster and better than SharePoint."
"I like that Box makes it easy to deploy virtual machines."
"File sharing, authorization on the back, its ease of use and reliable uptime performance are valuable features of this solution."
"We can provide controlled access to documents using the product."
"It is really easy to load files to and from this solution."
"You can upload your bin, upload your files quickly, and download your files quickly. It provides a lot of other alternatives."
"Box is extremely stable, they have not been hacked or lost any data in the past seventeen years. I am very impressed with it."
"Using Box for cloud storage allows us to focus on the service and maintaining infrastructure."
"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."
"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."
 

Cons

"If there was a plugin that added some sort of toolbar in Office, that would be great."
"Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices."
"I would love to see the ability to invite collaborators extended to a file level, not just the folder level."
"The price must be lowered."
"Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once."
"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."
"Maturity of the enterprise security around user management."
"The integration with other products should be improved."
"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."
"I have to pay for Box. It could be a little cheaper. On a scale from one to ten, I would give the pricing a five."
"It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate a discount!"
"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."
"Box needs to improve with their pricing in terms of licensing costs."
"My organization pays for the license."
"Box's pricing is excellent."
"The more you dig, the deeper the level of tools, and the more expensive it becomes."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise27
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise1
 

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.
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