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Box vs Smartsheet

A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Box

Box

AI-powered content management, secure collaboration, and automated workflows

Free / $175/mo
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Smartsheet

Smartsheet

Intelligent work management platform for enterprise teams

Paid
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Feature Comparison

Pros & Cons

Box

Pros

  • Unlimited storage on Business plans and above with enterprise-grade security certifications (SOC, HIPAA, FedRAMP)
  • Built-in AI from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for content summarization, extraction, and Q&A across documents
  • Unlimited e-signatures included at no extra cost on Business plans, eliminating need for separate e-sign tools
  • 1,500+ integrations with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and more
  • No-code workflow automation and app builder for custom business processes without developer involvement

Cons

  • Pricing is shown in MXN on their site and per-user costs can add up significantly for larger teams
  • External collaborators on the Business plan require additional per-user fees
  • Free Individual plan is very limited (10 GB storage, 250 MB upload limit, 1 file version)
  • Advanced features like Box Shield, KeySafe, and Zones require Enterprise-tier plans or add-ons

Smartsheet

Pros

  • Extensive integration ecosystem with 100+ enterprise tools including Jira, Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft
  • Multiple project views (Grid, Gantt, Kanban, Timeline, Calendar) in a single platform
  • AI features built in for formula generation, data analysis, and intelligent form filling
  • Proven enterprise adoption with 85%+ of Fortune 500 companies
  • Add-on modules like Brandfolder, Resource Management, and Control Center for specialized needs

Cons

  • Pricing is not transparently listed on the website, requiring contact with sales for Enterprise and AWM tiers
  • Pro tier has significant limitations including only 1 sheet per report and 10 widgets per dashboard
  • Advanced features like Resource Management, Brandfolder, and Bridge only available in the highest-priced tier
  • Can be complex for simple project management needs given its enterprise-oriented feature set

Our Verdict

Both Box and Smartsheet are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.

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