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STOA rating

7.8 / 10

Openness

OPENNESS 10/10API 3/3 · Export 3/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 2/2

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Box offers a free developer plan with full API access, and paid Business plans include a monthly API call allocation. developer.box.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

You can select multiple files or folders in the Box web app and download them together as a single zip file. support.box.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

A Monthly Subscription Plan is available that renews every month and can be canceled before the renewal date. box.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Zapier lists a Box integration with triggers, actions and searches. zapier.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Box runs its own App Center where customers browse and install more than 1,500 integrations. support.box.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

Public API with a free developer plan. Self-serve zip download of files. Monthly plan auto-renews, cancel 3 business days ahead. Zapier; app center.

What it does

Box is best for small businesses that need a secure place to store, share, and manage files with their team and outside clients. You can store all your documents in one place, control who sees what, and sign contracts without leaving the platform. Box also uses AI to help you pull insights from documents and automate repetitive tasks. It works well for teams that handle sensitive files and need to meet compliance rules like HIPAA or SOC 2.

Strengths

Strong security and compliance (HIPAA, SOC 1/2/3, FedRAMP)
Unlimited e-signatures included on all business plans
1,500+ app integrations including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Built-in AI for document summaries and data extraction
Free individual plan available for solo users

Weaknesses

Best AI and compliance features require Enterprise-tier plans ($35+/user/month)
External collaborators cost extra on the entry Business plan
Minimum of 3 users required on all business plans
Can feel complex to set up for very small teams who just need basic file sharing

Key features

Store and share files securely with your team and outside partners
Sign and send documents for e-signature directly inside Box — unlimited on paid plans
Use built-in AI to summarize documents, answer questions about file content, and extract data from contracts or forms
Automate document workflows with a drag-and-drop builder — no coding needed
Connect to 1,500+ apps including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Slack
Meet compliance requirements like HIPAA, SOC 1/2/3, and FedRAMP on higher-tier plans

AI features

Box AI lets you ask questions about your documents, get summaries, and generate content using models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Higher-tier plans add multi-file AI analysis, automated data extraction from contracts and forms, and AI-powered workflow agents.

STOA verdict

Box is a strong pick for small businesses in regulated industries — like healthcare, legal, or financial services — that need serious document security and built-in e-signatures. The biggest pro is that you get enterprise-grade security and compliance tools at a price most small teams can manage, starting at $15 per user per month. The main downside is that the best AI features and compliance tools are locked behind pricier plans, so smaller teams on the entry-level Business plan may feel limited.