Box
Miro
| Feature | Box | Miro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | designers, product-teams, remote-teams, facilitators |
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Miro Pros
- Infinite canvas
- Great for workshops
- Templates
- Integrations
✗ Miro Cons
- Can be slow with large boards
- Free plan limited
- Learning curve
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Miro targets designers and product teams and leads with whiteboard and templates.
On pricing, Miro is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $14/mo for Box. That $6/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.
Feature-wise, Box offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Miro takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Miro 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.
