Box
9.1#2 in cloud storageFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBox vs Google Drive
Google Drive
8.2#4 in file sharing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Box | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File size limit | 2 | 5 |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2005 | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Storage limit | 100 | 15 |
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
Google Drive plans
- FreeFree
- Google One Basic$1.99 a month
- Google AI Plus$9.99 a month
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
Pick Box if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Google Drive if…
Drive suits individuals who want cloud file storage and sharing, and teams that need shared drives, file permissions, or administrative controls. It may also suit users who want mobile document scanning or AI-assisted file search and analysis.