Box vs Google Workspace: which should you pick in 2026?

Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Box if you are compliance-heavy file collaboration. Pick Google Workspace if you are most small businesses' email and docs.

BoxGoogle Workspace
In one lineSecure content management for regulated industries.Gmail, Drive, Docs and Meet on your own domain.
PricingFrom $5/user/moFrom $7/user/mo
Free tierNoNo
Best forCompliance-heavy file collaborationMost small businesses' email and docs
CategoryProductivity Suites & StorageProductivity Suites & Storage
Websitebox.comworkspace.google.com

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Other options

Microsoft 365Dropbox