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Head-to-head · Cloud Content Collaboration Software

Box vs Egnyte

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Box #1 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Box
Egnyte #4 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Egnyte

Box leads on 1 check, Egnyte on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBox · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Box

Box scores higher on our rubric for cloud content collaboration software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Box offers free plan; Egnyte doesn't.

Box is the better fit for enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance. Egnyte is the better fit for businesses needing secure file collaboration.

  • Box fits best

    Enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance

  • Egnyte fits best

    Businesses needing secure file collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Box 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Egnyte 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software #4 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for Enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance Businesses needing secure file collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $22/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 1,500+ integrations 225+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Box 0/1 · Egnyte 0/1
Guest access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Storage included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Admin controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 1,500+ integrations connect content with major workplace applications
  • Native Box Sign e-signatures, workflows, versioning, and restoration
  • Enterprise controls include reporting, access management, and compliance support
  • Granular sharing permissions, version history, and audit reporting
  • Co-editing with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans
Cons
  • Individual limits storage to 10 GB and uploads to 250 MB
  • Business Starter limits uploads to 2 GB per file
  • Advanced capabilities such as Box AI require higher-tier plans
  • No free plan
  • Starting price is $22 per user per month with annual billing
  • Customer-managed encryption keys are limited to Ultimate
Our verdict

Box is a cloud content management and file-storage service for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It combines online storage, shared folders and links, desktop access through Box Drive, mobile apps, version history, restoration,…

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Egnyte provides cloud content storage, file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration for businesses that need centralized control over their files. Browser, desktop, and mobile access sit alongside granular permissions, automatic…

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  1. BoxCloud Content Collaboration Software 9.4Free plan
  2. EgnyteCloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Box — where it wins

    • 1,500+ integrations connect content with major workplace applications
    • Native Box Sign e-signatures, workflows, versioning, and restoration
    • Enterprise controls include reporting, access management, and compliance support

    Where it doesn't

    • Individual limits storage to 10 GB and uploads to 250 MB
    • Business Starter limits uploads to 2 GB per file
    • Advanced capabilities such as Box AI require higher-tier plans

  • Egnyte — where it wins

    • Granular sharing permissions, version history, and audit reporting
    • Co-editing with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
    • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Starting price is $22 per user per month with annual billing
    • Customer-managed encryption keys are limited to Ultimate
  • Box9.4/10 · Free plan

    Enterprise-ready content collaboration with storage, workflows, e-signatures, and governance.

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  • Egnyte8.9/10 · Paid

    Egnyte combines managed file collaboration with permissions, versioning, and audit reporting.

    Visit EgnyteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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