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

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

Google WorkspaceBox
In one lineGmail, Drive, Docs and Meet on your own domain.Secure content management for regulated industries.
PricingFrom $7/user/moFrom $5/user/mo
Free tierNoNo
Best forMost small businesses' email and docsCompliance-heavy file collaboration
CategoryProductivity Suites & StorageProductivity Suites & Storage
Websiteworkspace.google.combox.com

Google Workspace details Box details

Other options

Microsoft 365Dropbox