Box vs Microsoft 365: which should you pick in 2026?

Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Box if you are compliance-heavy file collaboration. Pick Microsoft 365 if you are businesses standardized on Office.

BoxMicrosoft 365
In one lineSecure content management for regulated industries.Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook plus 1TB storage.
PricingFrom $5/user/moFrom $6/user/mo
Free tierNoNo
Best forCompliance-heavy file collaborationBusinesses standardized on Office
CategoryProductivity Suites & StorageProductivity Suites & Storage
Websitebox.commicrosoft365.com

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Other options

Google WorkspaceDropbox