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Compare Egnyte vs. Box
| Box |
Native governance capabilities (PII detection & number of detection patterns, 3rd party repository coverage, unusual behavior detection, etc.) | |
Box Governance required | |
Ransomware detection & self-managed recovery | |
Box Shield required | |
Native AI-powered features (single- and multi- document summary and Q&A, etc.) | |
Granular subfolder permissions | |
Edge caching (server based) | |
Native eSignatures | |
Desktop app with drive letter support | |
Shared link management dashboard | |
External users subject to enterprise policies | |
Support for 3rd party object storage | |
Why Egnyte Over Box
Egnyte is a business-first cloud file-sharing and multi-cloud data governance solution. Its familiar repository structure, drive letter access, and granular subfolder permissions make day-to-day work and administration intuitive and easy, while AI enhances productivity and decision-making.
Enhance Productivity With AI-Powered Insights
- Summarize dense files instantly
- Save time with prepackaged sophisticated prompt libraries
- Create custom prompts to simplify complex multi-faceted prompts
- Organize and discover content using metadata tags


Secure Data With Native Governance Capabilities
- Secure company data stored in Egnyte and other 3rd party apps like SharePoint, and many more
- Proactively identify and mitigate ransomware threats
- Identify and classify sensitive content
- Comply with cybersecurity and data privacy standards, such as CMMC, ISO 27001, and the CPRA
Easily Manage Granular Subfolder Permissions
- Allow users to set non-inherited permissions below top-level folders
- Enable finer access controls throughout the entire folder structure
- Prevent unwanted data exposure


Preserve Drive Letter Experience for Users
- Access and share files through a familiar drive letter folder structure
- Share files externally without the complexity of managing external accounts and permissions
- Create unlimited shared links
Leverage Appliance-Based Hybrid Caching
- Access large files seamlessly, even from low-bandwidth locations
- Prevent file-save conflicts by automatically syncing changes to locked files in a cache to the cloud and all other caches
- Leverage desktop caching for rapid file access when working remotely


Manage External Collaborators
- Ensure external collaborators comply with enterprise policies
- Keep Power Users and Standard Users contained within the tenant
- Give admins complete control over external collaborators and their data
- Get detailed audit reporting on user activity
PC Mag
“Egnyte is one of the strongest offerings on the market.”
Gartner Peer Insights
“Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice Winner for Content Collaboration Platforms”
G2
“A Leader in File Storage and Sharing for 2025”
Forrester
“390% Average Return on Investment (ROI) When Deploying Egnyte”
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