Box
Microsoft SharePoint
| Feature | Box | Microsoft SharePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | From $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | enterprise, large-organizations, it-departments, microsoft-users |
| Founded | 2005 | 2001 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Sites | ✗ | ✓ |
| Intranet | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Microsoft SharePoint Pros
- Enterprise-grade
- Deep M365 integration
- Customizable sites
- Version control
✗ Microsoft SharePoint Cons
- Complex setup
- Requires admin expertise
- Can be slow
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Microsoft SharePoint targets enterprise and large organizations and leads with document-management and team-sites.
On pricing, Microsoft SharePoint 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.
Box has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Microsoft SharePoint requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Box offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Microsoft SharePoint 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.