Box
InVision
| Feature | Box | InVision |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | Free / from $7.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users |
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Design Systems | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inspect Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commenting | ✗ | ✓ |
| User Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ InVision Pros
- Excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions
- Freehand whiteboarding for brainstorming
- Design system manager (DSM) for consistency
- Good stakeholder review and commenting workflow
✗ InVision Cons
- Company has pivoted and scaled down significantly
- Studio product was discontinued
- Most teams have migrated to Figma
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. InVision targets design teams and product managers and leads with prototyping and freehand-whiteboard.
On pricing, InVision is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7.95/mo compared to $14/mo for Box. That $6.05/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.
Box edges out on user ratings (4.2 vs 3.8). 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 InVision takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Box has a slight overall edge — but if excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions matters most to you, InVision may still be the right call.