Box
Tresorit
| Feature | Box | Tresorit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $14/mo | From $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, regulated-industries, legal-teams, healthcare-organizations | law-firms, healthcare, financial-services, privacy-focused-businesses |
| Founded | 2005 | 2011 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ai Powered Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Granular Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| End To End Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Rights Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audit Logs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Remote Wipe | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tresorit Pros
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption for all files
- GDPR, HIPAA, and Swiss privacy law compliant
- Secure file sharing with expiring links and watermarks
- No access to user data even by Tresorit staff
✗ Tresorit Cons
- More expensive than mainstream cloud storage
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations
- File preview limited compared to Google Drive
The Verdict
Box is built for enterprises and regulated industries, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Tresorit targets law firms and healthcare and leads with end-to-end-encryption and secure-sharing.
Pricing is close: Tresorit starts at $11.99/mo versus $14/mo for Box — not a deciding factor on its own.
Box has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Tresorit requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Box offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Tresorit 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.