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Head-to-head · File Sharing Software

Box vs Tresorit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Box #2 in File Sharing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Box
Tresorit #7 in File Sharing Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Tresorit

Box leads on 0 checks, Tresorit on 0, and 1 is 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 · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Tresorit

Box scores higher on our rubric for file sharing software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Box is the better fit for broad business file sharing. Tresorit is the better fit for privacy-focused businesses.

  • Box fits best

    Broad business file sharing

  • Tresorit fits best

    Privacy-focused businesses

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Side by side

Feature Box 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Tresorit 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #2 in File Sharing Software #7 in File Sharing Software
Best for Broad business file sharing Privacy-focused businesses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 1,500+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Box 0/2 · Tresorit 0/2
Password-protected links Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest uploads Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Link expiry Not checked yet Not checked yet
App coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Individual plan includes 10 GB storage and Box Sign requests
  • Supports version restoration, workflows, e-signatures, and admin controls
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, APIs, and 1,500+ integrations
  • Zero-knowledge encryption protects stored files from readable access
  • Encrypted sharing, file requests, and data rooms support confidential work
  • Business controls include SSO, user management, and audit logs
Cons
  • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and provides one file version
  • Business Starter limits file uploads to 2 GB
  • Box AI and 50K monthly API calls start on the Business plan
  • The Basic plan provides just 3 GB of encrypted storage
  • Basic limits individual files to 500 MB
  • Personal Lite supports synchronization across only 2 devices
Our verdict

Box combines cloud file storage, sharing, collaboration, version history, e-signatures, workflow automation, and administration in one content management service. It serves individuals, teams, and enterprises, with access through the web,…

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Tresorit is a cloud storage and collaboration platform for individuals, teams, and enterprises handling confidential information. Its core offering combines end-to-end encrypted storage, synchronization, encrypted sharing, file requests,…

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  1. BoxFile Sharing Software 9.0Free plan
  2. TresoritFile Sharing Software 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Box — where it wins

    • Free Individual plan includes 10 GB storage and Box Sign requests
    • Supports version restoration, workflows, e-signatures, and admin controls
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, APIs, and 1,500+ integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and provides one file version
    • Business Starter limits file uploads to 2 GB
    • Box AI and 50K monthly API calls start on the Business plan

  • Tresorit — where it wins

    • Zero-knowledge encryption protects stored files from readable access
    • Encrypted sharing, file requests, and data rooms support confidential work
    • Business controls include SSO, user management, and audit logs

    Where it doesn't

    • The Basic plan provides just 3 GB of encrypted storage
    • Basic limits individual files to 500 MB
    • Personal Lite supports synchronization across only 2 devices
  • Box9.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad file-sharing platform that adds e-signatures, workflows, AI, and administration.

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  • Tresorit8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A privacy-focused file-sharing platform with encryption, collaboration, and business controls.

    Visit TresoritFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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