Box
Pumble
| Feature | Box | Pumble |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | Free / from $2.49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | small-teams, startups, budget-conscious-teams, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2005 | 2020 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct Messages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Calls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Threads | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Pumble Pros
- Unlimited message history on free plan
- Very affordable paid plans
- Familiar Slack-like interface
- Good video calling
✗ Pumble Cons
- Smaller integration ecosystem
- Less mature than Slack
- Limited automation features
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Pumble targets small teams and startups and leads with channels and direct-messages.
On pricing, Pumble is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $2.49/mo compared to $14/mo for Box. That $11.51/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 Pumble takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.