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Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Services

Box vs Nextcloud Files

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Box #2 in Cloud Storage Services 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Box
Nextcloud Files #7 in Cloud Storage Services 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Nextcloud

Box leads on 0 checks, Nextcloud Files on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBox · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresNextcloud Files · 3 of 3

Box scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage services: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Box is the better fit for businesses needing storage plus workflow controls. Nextcloud Files is the better fit for open-source teams with self-hosting needs.

  • Box fits best

    Businesses needing storage plus workflow controls

  • Nextcloud Files fits best

    Open-source teams with self-hosting needs

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Side by side

Feature Box 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Nextcloud Files 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Cloud Storage Services #7 in Cloud Storage Services
Best for Businesses needing storage plus workflow controls Open-source teams with self-hosting needs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €53.17/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 1,500+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Box 2/3 · Nextcloud Files 3/3
File versioning ✓ ✓
Zero-knowledge encryption Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Business admin controls ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage limit 100 GB Not checked yet
File size limit 2 GB Not checked yet
Device platforms windows, macos, ios, android windows, macos, linux, android, ios
Our review
Pros
  • Storage, sharing, version history, and offline access across major platforms
  • Workflow automation, Box Sign, Box AI, and 1,500+ integrations
  • Administrative controls including SSO, MFA, permissions, and audit logs
  • Self-hosting with desktop, mobile and browser access
  • Versioning, permissions, file locking and protected sharing
  • Broad external storage and collaboration integrations
Cons
  • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and includes one file version
  • Business Starter requires a minimum of three users
  • Advanced security, compliance, workflows, and controls require higher tiers
  • Requires a self-hosted or hosted-provider deployment
  • Default web upload limit is 512 MB
  • Storage capacity depends on the configured backend
Our verdict

Box is a cloud content management and storage platform for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It combines cloud file organization with sharing, shared links, collaboration, version history, restore options, desktop access through Box…

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Nextcloud Files is an open-source file synchronization and sharing platform for individuals, teams and enterprises. Organizations can deploy it on-premises, in private clouds or through hosted providers, while retaining control of storage…

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  1. BoxCloud Storage Services 9.1Free plan
  2. Nextcloud FilesCloud Storage Services 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Box — where it wins

    • Storage, sharing, version history, and offline access across major platforms
    • Workflow automation, Box Sign, Box AI, and 1,500+ integrations
    • Administrative controls including SSO, MFA, permissions, and audit logs

    Where it doesn't

    • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and includes one file version
    • Business Starter requires a minimum of three users
    • Advanced security, compliance, workflows, and controls require higher tiers

  • Nextcloud Files — where it wins

    • Self-hosting with desktop, mobile and browser access
    • Versioning, permissions, file locking and protected sharing
    • Broad external storage and collaboration integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a self-hosted or hosted-provider deployment
    • Default web upload limit is 512 MB
    • Storage capacity depends on the configured backend
  • Box9.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad cloud storage platform for businesses that need content controls and workflow tools.

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  • Nextcloud Files8.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible open-source choice for teams that want control over storage and data.

    Visit NextcloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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