Box Pricing Overview

Box.com Pricing Explorer

Box.com Pricing Explorer

Box.com Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Plan:
Users:
Billing:

Estimated cost: —

Key Takeaways

  • Business: $15/mo for 3 users (min).
  • Unlimited storage on all paid plans.
  • Users drive cost — not storage.
  • Annual = 2 months free (~16.7% off).
  • Add-ons: $10–$50/user/mo.
  • Mid-market leader: More than OneDrive, less than Egnyte.

Plans & Prices

PlanFromMin UsersStorage
Individual$0110GB
Personal Pro$10/mo1100GB
Business$5/user/mo3Unlimited
Business Plus$15/user/mo3Unlimited
Enterprise$35/user/mo3Unlimited

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
Users:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
BoxBusiness$5/user—
DropboxBusiness Standard$15/user—
Google DriveBusiness Standard$12/user—
OneDriveBusiness Plan 1$5/user—
EgnyteTeam$10/user—

Gotchas

  • Minimum 3 users on Business+ plans.
  • Add-ons (e.g., Box Shield) add $10–$50/user/mo.
  • File size limits: 5GB to 150GB.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (1,800+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.4 / 5 (1,200+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • Slower sync than Dropbox.
  • Complex admin for large orgs.
  • Pricier than OneDrive.

Common Praises

  • Enterprise-grade security & compliance.
  • Strong integrations (Office 365, Slack).
  • Unlimited storage on all paid plans.

Plans & Prices

PlanFromMin UsersStorage
Individual$0110GB
Personal Pro$10/mo1100GB
Business$5/user/mo3Unlimited
Business Plus$15/user/mo3Unlimited
Enterprise$35/user/mo3Unlimited

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
Box ShieldAdvanced threat detection, DLP.+$25/user/moRegulated industries.
Box GovernanceRetention policies, legal hold.+$10/user/moCompliance-heavy orgs.
Box KeySafeCustomer-managed encryption keys.Flat feeHigh-security environments.

When to buy

  • PCI, HIPAA, or FINRA compliance.
  • Need legal hold or audit trails.

When to skip

  • Small teams under 50 users.
  • Basic file sharing needs.

Tip: Start with core plan, add governance/security after audit.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
UsersMin 3 on paidPer-user pricingDeactivate unused accounts quarterly.
StorageUnlimited (paid)No overageArchive old projects.
API callsRate limits per planThrottle or upgradeBatch API calls.
File size5GB to 150GBHard capCompress or split files.