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description: Compare Box vs Nextcloud to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Australia.
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# Compare Box vs Nextcloud

Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/148766/161572/box/vs/nextcloud

> Detailed comparison between Box and Nextcloud. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Box | Nextcloud |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5622 | 442 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 20.00 | EUR 67.89 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Box

Box is a content management platform designed for every industry and business size, from SMBs to global enterprises.

### Nextcloud

Anyone who needs to securely access \&amp; share data with colleagues, customers or partners. Our customers are in finance, government, education, construction, legal, IT, retail, healthcare and more\!

## Key features

### Box

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Trail
- Authentication
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Synchronization
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- File Management
- File Transfer
- Messaging
- Mobile Access
- Real Time Synchronization
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

### Nextcloud

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Trail
- Authentication
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Synchronization
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- File Management
- File Transfer
- Messaging
- Mobile Access
- Real Time Synchronization
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Task Management
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Box Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/148766/box)
- [View Nextcloud Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161572/nextcloud)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/148766/161572/box/vs/nextcloud)

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