Box vs ownCloud
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
File Sharing & Sync
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Desktop & Mobile Apps
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Enterprise Access Controls
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Compliance Certifications Box has more formal certifications (FedRAMP, HIPAA)
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Cross-Org Federation ownCloud supports federated sharing between instances
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File Size Limits Box has a 5GB file size cap; ownCloud has no inherent limit
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Self-Hosting
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Pricing
$15/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save ~$15/user/mo (100% savings vs Box Business)
Verdict
ownCloud provides enterprise-grade file sharing without Box's per-user licensing, backed by 15+ years of maturity and 1.5M+ users. Box wins on SaaS convenience and compliance certifications, but ownCloud is the smarter choice for data-sovereign organizations.
Best for: Enterprises with 25+ users who need proven self-hosted file sharing with data sovereignty
Last updated: 2026-03-01