Box vs Nextcloud Hub

Box9.4Visit Nextcloud Hub8.8Visit

Higher score Box #1 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Box

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Nextcloud Hub #5 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Nextcloud

• Box fits best

  Enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance

• Nextcloud Hub fits best

  Open-source all-in-one collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Box 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Nextcloud Hub 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software	#5 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for	Enterprise-grade file collaboration and governance	Open-source all-in-one collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan · pricing on request
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, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	1,500+ integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Box 0/1 · Nextcloud Hub 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	Combines file sharing, chat, calls, calendars, tasks and office editing Supports cloud, self-hosted, desktop and mobile deployment Open-source app ecosystem with guest and federated sharing
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	Broad scope may exceed the needs of file-sync-only teams Enterprise subscriptions and support require contacting sales Deployment choices can require infrastructure and administration decisions
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,… Read the review →	Nextcloud Hub is a self-hosted collaboration platform that brings file storage and synchronization together with team chat, audio and video calls, calendars, contacts, mail, office editing, task boards and virtual whiteboards. It suits… Read the review →

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

• Nextcloud Hub — where it wins

  • Combines file sharing, chat, calls, calendars, tasks and office editing
  • Supports cloud, self-hosted, desktop and mobile deployment
  • Open-source app ecosystem with guest and federated sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of file-sync-only teams
  • Enterprise subscriptions and support require contacting sales
  • Deployment choices can require infrastructure and administration decisions

• Box9.4/10 · Free plan

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

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• Nextcloud Hub8.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A broad open-source hub for files, communication, office work and project coordination.

  Visit NextcloudFull verdict →