What are the differences between Box and CloudMe?


Let us understand the concepts of Box and CloudMe before learning the differences between them.

Box

Box is the Secure Content Cloud, easy-to-use platform that is built for the entire content lifecycle, from starting of file creation and sharing, to co-editing, signature, classification, and retention. We can work securely from anywhere.

It was launched in the year 2005 by Box Inc. This company is mainly focus on cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses. It can be supported in windows, macOS, and several mobile platforms

Features

The features of Box are as follows −

  • It is a secure collaboration on any device

  • Box is trusted all leading organizations in the world

  • Frictionless security

  • Seamless collaboration

  • Simplified workflow

Advantages

The advantages of Box are as follows −

  • Unlimited storage

  • Easy synchronization

  • Share documents

  • Easy to install and set up

  • Cost effective

  • Frequent updates

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of Box are as follows −

  • An easier "offline" mode

  • Have to manage the similar files across folders

  • There is no free option for Box

  • Technical Support team's response is very slow

CloudMe

It was launched in the year 2011 by CloudMe AB. It offers cloud storage, file synchronization and client software. It supports Microsoft Windows, Mac OS 10.4 and later, Linux, iOS, Android. It helps in management of your business files in a better way. You can easily save files and also share files, and collaborate better. It also ensures adequate data protection and data backup.

Features

The features of CloudMe are as follows −

  • Mobility

  • Security

  • Back-End Integration

  • Collaboration and Social

  • User Experience

  • Deployment

  • Content Management

Advantages

The advantages of CloudMe are as follows −

  • We can easily download

  • It provides Music player with web applications

  • It support for the Android and the iOS

  • There are more sharing options

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of CloudMe are as follows −

  • The data does not get encrypted with the server

  • Upload speed is very low.

  • Maximum storage limit of 500 GB based on the consumer plan

Differences

The major differences between CloudMe and Box are as follows −

CloudMeBox
CloudMe was launched in the year 2011 by CloudMe AB.Box was launched in the year 2005 by Box Incorporation.
CloudMe offers free storage space of 3 GB.Box offers 10 GB free storage space.
CloudMe offers a maximum storage size of 500 GB.The Maximum file size of BOX is 250 MB for free and 5GB for paid version.
It rarely supports file versioning.Box supports file versioning only for premium accounts.
CloudMe provides file hosting, file synchronization and cloud storage service.Box provides file hosting service, file synchronization service and cloud storage service.
CloudMe allows 150 MB maximum file size for free and unlimited for premium accounts.Box has a maximum 100 GB storage space for personal accounts and unlimited for business.
CloudMe does not have a band-width limit.Box has a band-width limit of 10 GB free per month and 2 TB for paid.
CloudMe does not provide client-side encryption.Box does not provide client-side encryption.

Updated on: 22-Mar-2022

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