Box Software

Pros

I like how simple it is to manage files and how it is to control how they are shared, plus there are apps for all my devices.

Cons

I wish there was more free space offered like there is with Microsoft OneDrive. That's my only complaint!

Pros

Very easy to integrate with other software tools. Interface is clean and doesn't require a long on boarding period for new users.

Cons

Though intuitive, the detailed controls can be cumbersome to manipulate. Wish there was better functionality across multiple platforms.

Pros

We use this software with our accountant to quickly share important tax documents and keep a cloud backup of everything. Obviously a favorite about this is that it's no extra cost for us as the client (I'm not sure if our accountant had to pay) and an easy account setup for us.

Cons

There isn't much to complain about to be honest, it would be great if there where even more options for sharing folder/documents as well as making an custom url that Box just hosts on the backend.

Pros

+Box offers significant amount of storage capacity. For a construction project that lasts 12, 18, 24 months this is a huge benefit. The ability to store construction drawings, submittals, RFI responses, field reports, etc throughout the project comes in handy - when at the end of the project an issue arises. With Box.com storing all your files, it's easy to find supporting documentation to resolve the issue.
+Box.com allows you to see all collaborators using the software on a project. This is helpful when construction teams get large and are across multiple firms.

Cons

-Box.com allows for you to download the app "Box Sync", which is linked to the PC web-based software. You can then drag files from a Windows explorer folder and drop them into the Box.com explorer folder. The sync between Box.com website and the explorer folder is often misaligned, which can be frustrating to not see all of your files.

Pros

Box offers similar features and tools to other storage clouds, but paying a much lower monthly price. You can get limited space for such a unique price.

Cons

The only negative thing is the file size, that is limited to 5 GB. That is the only thing I may dislike about this software.

Pros

Easy to use and just works. Reliable and dependable. Apps available for multiple platforms so data can be accessed from any device.

Cons

Nothing bad to say about it. Reasonable pricing makes it a viable alternative to some of the other options out there.

Cheaper and complete solution for cloud storage compared to Dropbox.

Pros

Very easy to use cloud storage
Great application
Nice and simple design
Lots of features that are helpful for daily use
Cheaper than most competitors

Cons

It doesn't have all collaboration features that for instance Dropbox or other competitors have. I believe they have a max 5GB file upload policy.

File share and cloud storage. We are looking for alternates to box now.

Pros

Box is a standard software to store your files on the cloud. Great for sharing and great for version control. Its syncing software to the desktop is standard.

Cons

Box creates multiple conflicts when files are open parallel on different machines, syncing often takes time and is not immediate, plus finding the right box sync software along with setting up selective sync is a hassle which is necessary for every user or else box will download the entire repository on your desktop and slow things down considerably.

Pros

Box was great for version control on documents that have several authors also it's fantastic for team that work out of different offices. Box allows for various levels of "rights" for users which I really like.

Cons

I haven't experienced any cons thus far. I'd like to see a tracked changes feature (if that does not exist already).

Pros

My experience with Box has been primarily for the purpose of saving speaker presentations for conferences. As speakers submit their presentation, I save it to Box and it is available from all laptops that have the Box application. This simplifies needing to have the correct presentation on the correct laptop in the correct room. It's accessible throughout the entire meeting space. It's nice that you can give access to specific folders so that not everyone can see all the documents/files saved.

Cons

I have ran into a syncing issue a couple of times now that consisted of uploading a document to Box but there was a delay in syncing so the individual who was looking for the presentation was not able to find it.

Pros

Box is a very important component of my daily work activity. It has been very helpful in the area of sharing files and documents , reports and team presentations with team members spread across different cities.
It has been reliable for the two year period when we adopted it, and is a very versatile and dynamic tool which has made me work faster at work.

Cons

File upload and download speed can be very slow at times,and this is a major setback of this tool.Also has been difficult to convince traditional clients to take advantage of Box.

Pros

I used Box at a recent project as required by the customer, and found it pretty good for its purpose. Box is in a crowded space, with competition from the usual suspects (Dropbox, Google Drive, MS Onedrive and even Mega), but for all intents and purpose. If your organisation has already committed to it, then it is very good as unlike its competitors, it offers unlimited storage which can be boon these days with many companies being attracted to Box solely because of this key feature.

Cons

Box generally works well similar to its competitors, however if there is one negative it is such that the maximum file size is limited to 5GB, which is already quite a large limit which most companies that use Box shouldn't surpass (think typical collaboration documents (Word documents, spreadsheets, presentation/slides).

Pros

we used it to share documents with people within our organization and also outside. It was easy to use and store things.

Cons

There aren't really any noticeable cons. It is easy to use and it makes it possible to store quite a bit.

Pros

Generally quick to upload and allowed me to create my own storage system within their overall application. Our company owned the overall setup but it was great to be able to structure my storage how I saw fit.

Cons

Hard to keep track of all the folders that others share with you. This really isn't a collaboration tool but people tend to use it as such making it very crowded.

Pros

Box is very easy to use, adding and managing users is straightforward and supports a variety of different security options

Cons

May not always appear to be secure given the fact that files can sometimes be accessed via links that are allowed to be forwarded.

Security constraints are sometimes not aptly explained

Pros

Regular file sharing service kind of plain vanilla, user friendly but with some limitations. Good key management and governance.

Cons

It is difficult to see if they are interested in individual or business , soho or corporate. Kind of missing focus in all segments

Pros

As a computer savvy user, I had no problems figuring out how to do the basics while using Box. Uploading, downloading, organizing, and sharing files all seems to work very well and intuitively. It's been a while since I've used any other file storage and sharing software so I can't say if it's better or worse than current alternatives. However, for my purposes of uploading and sharing clinical trial study data, Box worked well.

Cons

I did encounter a weird problem when using Box, I was using a laptop plugged into an Ethernet cable and had internet access, but whenever I'd try to upload data, the upload would seem to get stuck and wouldn't finish sending. I was able to upload from my tower PC fine. If I'm remembering the situation correctly, when I replaced the Ethernet cable to the laptop, uploading started working. Strange issue, but I'm docking Box a bit in "Features & Functionality" section for not informing me as a user that there was a problem with my internet connection preventing me from uploading correctly.

Pros

This was a great addition by our company, since we do have a lot of workers that work from home from time to time or are on other campuses. It makes it easy to access and share tons of documents, photos, etc. It's definitely been a better alternative to the Dropbox. Paid version is worth it if you can afford it!

Cons

Little bit of a learning curve for some of our less tech savvy employees, but nothing that couldn't be resolved relatively quickly!

Pros

Started using this software many years ago, the ability to be able to edit in the cloud for many file types is a great service. Collaboration ability is just a bonus. This is super secure at its best.

Cons

The only downsize for Box is that it can be expensive, but if you add up the features you can see why.

Pros

Syncing - I use both a laptop and desktop at work, and need to share files seamlessly between the two. I have a Box folder set up on both machines - anything that gets saved there is available on both my laptop and desktop.

Box also allows you to create shared documents that are easy to update and edit collaboratively.

Cons

While the Box sync folder is very useful when it works, sometimes it does not. It's often hard to get to the bottom of a syncing issue, and the issue takes many forms - sometimes the folder will not update a file, sometimes the folder cannot find a file that I just saved there, sometimes the folder will save a copy of a file EVERY time I save the file (I have ended up with 15 of the same file before). Troubleshooting these issues is time consuming, so most times it's worth it just to put up with them and move on.