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VisitBox vs Filen
What both publish
| Fact | Box | Filen |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Box supports sharing, editing, commenting and co-creation of content across internal and external collaborators. | Filen offers encrypted notes with rich text, code, Markdown, and checklist options, plus end-to-end encrypted chats. |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Filen supports reverting files to previous versions. |
| Founded | 2005 | 2021 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Recklinghausen, Germany |
| Integrations | Box lists more than 1,500 integrations, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Salesforce and Adobe Express. | The CLI and desktop client can run local WebDAV and S3-compatible mirror servers. |
Box plans
- IndividualFree
- Business Starter$5 a month
- Personal Pro$10 a month
- Business$15 a month
- Business Plus$25 a month
- Enterprise$35 a month
Filen plans
- Pro I€1.99 a month
- Pro II€3.99 a month
- Pro III€8.99 a month
- Pro X€39.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Free accountFree
Pick Box if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Filen if…
Filen suits people and organizations seeking encrypted cloud storage, including developers who want SDKs, an API, or command-line tools. Its notes, chats, and offline mobile files may also suit users who want those functions alongside storage.