Box
Craft
| Feature | Box | Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | apple-users, writers, teams, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2005 | 2019 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Block Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Nested Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Box Pros
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance (HIPAA, FedRAMP)
- Excellent integration ecosystem (1,500+ apps)
- Advanced workflow automation (Box Relay)
- Unlimited storage on business plans
- Box AI for content insights
✗ Box Cons
- Individual file size limits on lower plans
- Interface less intuitive than consumer alternatives
- Can be expensive for small teams
✓ Craft Pros
- Stunning native Apple design
- Fast and responsive
- Good sharing and collaboration
- AI assistant included
✗ Craft Cons
- Best on Apple devices
- Limited web version
- Less powerful databases than Notion
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Craft targets apple users and writers and leads with block-editor and nested-pages.
On pricing, Craft is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $14/mo for Box. That $9/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Craft edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Box offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Craft takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Craft has a slight overall edge — but if enterprise-grade security and compliance (hipaa, fedramp) matters most to you, Box may still be the right call.