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Box Sync vs Google Drive

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Box Sync

6.5
Cloud & Storage

Cloud based collaboration and management platform focusing on security

Google Drive

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Google Drive storage service

Metric Box Sync Google Drive
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 6.5 7.0
30-day Installs 2 3.5K
90-day Installs 8 12.3K
365-day Installs 49 37.0K
Version 4.0.8088 124.0.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 5.9K
GitHub Forks 367
Open Issues 278
License MIT
Language OCaml
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 28, 2014 May 14, 2013

Reviews

Box Sync

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.

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

Google Drive

Google Drive offers a reliable cloud storage solution for syncing files across devices and accessing them online. It integrates seamlessly with other Google services, making it ideal for users who rely on the Google ecosystem.

Enables syncing and management of files in the cloud via the Google Drive service.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with Google services
  • + Cross-device file syncing
  • + Free storage option

Cons

  • - Risk of files being auto-deleted without warning
  • - Content restrictions impacting usability