Cloud-Storage Solutions Comparison Chart:
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Expanded Comparison Chart:
|
Box |
OneDrive |
Google Drive |
| Operational Matrix |
| Storage |
Unlimited |
5TB |
Unlimited |
| File Size Limits |
15GB |
15GB |
5TB |
| OS Support |
Windows, macOS |
Windows, macOS |
Windows, macOS |
| Browser Support |
Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari |
Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge, Safari |
Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge, Safari |
| FileType Support |
Most common file types |
Most common file types |
Most common file types |
| 3rd Party App Integration |
No |
No |
No |
| Accessibility Matrix |
| Web App |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mobile Apps |
IOS & Android |
IOS & Android & Windows |
IOS & Android |
| File Stream |
Box Drive |
Windows 10 |
File Stream |
| File Sync |
Box Sync |
OneDrive Sync |
Backup & Sync |
| Search |
Content Search & Filtering |
Content Search & Filtering |
Content Search & Filtering |
| Shared Link |
Custom URL, Expiration, Password, Restrict Download |
View Only |
Restrict Downloads |
| Custom URL |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Password-Protected link |
Yes |
No |
No |
| File Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Time-bound links |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Collaboration Matrix |
| Team Accounts |
Upon Request |
Self Created |
SPO/Teams |
| Co-Authoring |
MS Office Online |
MS Office Online & Client |
Google Docs |
| Permissions |
7 Levels |
3 Levels |
2 Levels |
| Tasks and Notifications |
Yes |
MS Office/O365 |
Comments and Tasks |
| External Collaboration |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Security Matrix |
| Encryption at Rest |
256 AES |
256 AES |
128 AES |
| Encryption in Transit |
TLS |
TLS |
TLS |
| BAA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Versioning |
100 |
500 |
30 days |
| Data Recovery |
30 days |
30 days |
Until Cleared |
| Visibility |
File Level Details & Activity Log |
File Level Details & Activity Log |
File Level Details & Activity Log |
