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Box Sync

box-sync · v4.0.8088 • deprecated

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6.5

Cloud based collaboration and management platform focusing on security

Box Sync screenshot
brew install --cask box-sync
Conflicts with: box-drive
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30-day installs
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90-day installs
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365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 1/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Box Sync is a cloud-based collaboration and file management platform that emphasizes security, making it ideal for businesses and users who prioritize data protection. It offers features like secure file sharing, syncing, and team collaboration, appealing to those seeking an alternative to services like Dropbox.

Box Sync enables users to sync, share, and manage files securely across devices via the cloud.

Maturity: The app has been around since at least 2013, but recent install numbers are low, and there are some historical concerns about security and reliability.

Community: Community discussion on Hacker News highlights both security flaws and reliability issues, with some users noting problems like file deletions and potential vulnerabilities.

Pros

  • + Focus on security and data protection
  • + Integration with the Box ecosystem
  • + Support for large file sizes

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Older version available
  • - Historical reliability concerns