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Box Drive vs OneDrive

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Box Drive

5.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Box cloud storage service

OneDrive

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Cloud storage client

Metric Box Drive OneDrive
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 126 1.1K
90-day Installs 296 3.0K
365-day Installs 1.0K 13.2K
Version 2.51.233 26.062.0402.0002
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2 12.2K
GitHub Forks - 910
Open Issues - 11
License GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript D
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 7, 2018 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

Box Drive

Box Drive is a macOS client for the Box cloud storage service, offering seamless file syncing and management. It benefits users who rely on Box for cloud storage needs, providing a dedicated desktop experience.

Box Drive synchronizes and manages files between your local machine and Box cloud storage.

Pros

  • + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current
  • + Native macOS integration for a smooth experience
  • + Fills a niche for Box cloud storage users

Cons

  • - Low GitHub activity and community engagement
  • - Unknown license raises concerns about legal transparency

OneDrive

OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage client that seamlessly integrates with macOS, offering reliable file synchronization and storage solutions. It benefits users seeking a cross-platform, secure, and feature-rich cloud storage option.

OneDrive synchronizes files and folders across devices, providing access to cloud storage.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Seamless file synchronization
  • + Robust security features

Cons

  • - Occasional high CPU usage
  • - Performance issues on Linux