Box vs Google Drive
Box and Google Drive are both file storage & sharing tools. Box is aimed at enterprise, while Google Drive is aimed at small businesses and enterprise. Box costs less, from $7/mo versus $7.99/mo for Google Drive. Both have a free plan.
Enterprise content management and collaboration
Storage integrated with Google Workspace
| Pricing | Freemium · $7 | Freemium · $8 |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small businesses, Enterprise, Freelancers |
| Platforms | web, macos, windows, ios, android | web, macos, windows, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2005 | US · 2012 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Box if
Enterprises and regulated industries.
- Strong security and compliance
- Enterprise integrations
- Unlimited storage on Business
Look elsewhere if: Individuals and small teams.
Choose Google Drive if
Individuals and teams in the Google ecosystem.
- Generous free tier
- Best real-time collaboration
- Bundled with Workspace
Look elsewhere if: Heavy desktop sync of large creative files (Dropbox).
Box vs Google Drive pricing
Box
- Individual$0Official: 1 user, 10 GB storage, 250 MB upload
- Business Starter$7/user/mo$5 billed annually; min 3 users, 100 GB storage
- Business$20/user/mo$15 billed annually; min 3 users, unlimited storage
- Business Plus$33/user/mo$25 billed annually; unlimited external collaborators
- Enterprise$47/user/mo$35 billed annually; 50 GB upload, Box AI units
Google Drive
- Free$015 GB shared with Gmail and Photos
- Google AI Plus$7.99/mo200 GB, Gemini features, share with 5 (US)
- Workspace Business Starter$8.40/user/mo$7 annual; 30 GB per user
- Business Standard$16.80/user/mo$14 annual; 2 TB per user
- Business Plus$26.40/user/mo$22 annual; 5 TB per user
Box · Key features
- Secure storage and sharing
- Workflow automation
- Box Sign
- Box AI
- Governance and retention
- 1,500+ integrations
Cons
- Pricey
- Sync less loved than Dropbox
- Complexity
Google Drive · Key features
- 15 GB free storage
- Real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Shared drives for teams
- Search with OCR and AI
- Gemini in Drive for summaries
- Drive for desktop sync
Cons
- Desktop sync less reliable than Dropbox
- Permission sprawl over time
- Privacy concerns for some
Box vs Google Drive: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Box or Google Drive?
Box starts at $7/mo and Google Drive at $7.99/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Box and Google Drive have a free plan?
Yes, both Box and Google Drive have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.
Which is better for small businesses, Box or Google Drive?
Google Drive lists small businesses as a core audience, while Box is aimed more at enterprise.