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What are the differences between Box and pCloud?
Let us understand the concepts of Box and pCloud 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
pCloud
It is a personal cloud space where we can store our files and folders. It has a userfriendly interface. The software is available for any devices and platforms like iOS and Android devices, MacOSX, Windows OS, and all Linux distributions.
By installing pCloud on our computer system the application creates a secure virtual drive that expands our local storage space.
Every change that we can make in our pCloud is seen immediately on our system, phone or tablet. All our devices are instantly synchronized and we have direct file access to any update that we do. The cloud storage solution offers web extensions for Google Chrome and Firefox.
Features
The features of pCloud are as follows −
Lifetime Subscription
pCloud Crypto
Access on all devices
Share and collaborate
Unbreakable security
Collaboration Tools
Access Controls or Permissions
Document Management
Search or Filter
File Sharing
API
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Unlimited Upload and Download Speed
Advantages
The advantages of pCloud are as follows −
With PCloud’s rewind system we never lose a file ever again
Protects sensitive files
Convenient File Management
Easily stores the files from other online platforms.
User friendly mobile App
Easy access to the files
Easy to set up.
Disadvantages
The disadvantages of pCloud are as follows −
Syncing can be a problem with pCloud
It takes a long time for Desktop synchronization.
It requires good internet connection.
Differences
The major differences between pCloud and Box are as follows −
| pCloud | Box |
|---|---|
| pCloud was launched in the year 2013 by pCloud AG. | Box was launched in the year 2005 by Box Incorporation. |
| pCloud offers 10 GB free storage space. | Box offers 10 GB free storage space. |
| pCloud offers 2 TB storage size. | Box has a maximum 100 GB storage space for personal accounts and unlimited for business. |
| pCloud provides client-side encryption. | Box does not provide client-side encryption. |
| pCloud maximum file size is unlimited. | The Maximum file size of BOX is 250 MB for free and 5GB for paid version. |
| pCloud provides file sharing, cloud storage service and backup service | Box provides file hosting service, file synchronization service and cloud storage service. |
| pCloud supports file versioning. | Box supports file versioning only for premium accounts. |
| pCloud does not have a band-width limit. | Box has a band-width limit of 10 GB free per month and 2 TB for paid. |
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