Box vs Microsoft OneDrive
Box and Microsoft OneDrive are both file storage & sharing tools. Box is aimed at enterprise, while Microsoft OneDrive is aimed at small businesses and enterprise. Microsoft OneDrive costs less, from $1.99/mo versus $7/mo for Box. Both have a free plan.
Enterprise content management and collaboration
Microsoft's cloud storage and file sync, bundled with Microsoft 365
| Pricing | Freemium · $7 | Freemium · $2 |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small businesses, Enterprise, Freelancers |
| Platforms | web, macos, windows, ios, android | web, windows, macos, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2005 | US · 2007 |
| 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 Microsoft OneDrive if
Windows users and Microsoft 365 organizations that want storage tightly wired into Office and Teams.
- Included with Microsoft 365, so often no extra cost
- Deep integration with Windows and Office apps
- 1 TB per person on Personal and Family plans
Look elsewhere if: Linux users or teams standardized on other suites (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box).
Box vs Microsoft OneDrive 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
Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft 365 Free$05 GB cloud storage and web Office apps
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99/mo$19.99/yr; 100 GB, ad-free Outlook
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99/mo$99.99/yr; 1 TB, desktop Office apps, Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99/mo$129.99/yr; up to 6 people, 1 TB each
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7/user/moAnnual commitment; 1 TB per user, web Office apps, Teams
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
Microsoft OneDrive · Key features
- Files On-Demand shows every cloud file without using local disk space
- Automatic backup of Windows Desktop, Documents and Pictures folders
- Real-time co-authoring in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Personal Vault with extra identity verification for sensitive files
- Version history and ransomware detection with whole-drive restore
- Sharing links with view or edit rights, passwords and expiry dates
Cons
- No official Linux client
- Big jump from 100 GB to 1 TB with nothing in between
- Sharing permissions can confuse external guests
Box vs Microsoft OneDrive: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Box or Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99/mo and Box at $7/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Box and Microsoft OneDrive have a free plan?
Yes, both Box and Microsoft OneDrive have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.
Which is better for small businesses, Box or Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive lists small businesses as a core audience, while Box is aimed more at enterprise.