Box
Lokalise
| Feature | Box | Lokalise |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | From $120/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | mobile-developers, product-teams, agile-teams, design-teams |
| Founded | 2005 | 2016 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Over The Air Updates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshot Ocr | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Figma Plugin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Cli | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quality Assurance | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Lokalise Pros
- Over-the-air translation updates
- Screenshot OCR for context
- Excellent developer experience
- Figma and design tool integration
✗ Lokalise Cons
- Pricing based on word count
- Can get expensive quickly
- Limited free trial
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Lokalise targets mobile developers and product teams and leads with over-the-air-updates and screenshot-ocr.
On pricing, Box is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $14/mo compared to $120/mo for Lokalise. That $106/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Box has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Lokalise requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Box offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Lokalise takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Lokalise 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.