Walnutcrew vs Box
Box charges for each person, with a minimum of three. Walnutcrew charges once for the whole company, with unlimited users. Here is what that means in dollars, and where Box is still the better choice.
What it costs your company
Box's business plans are priced per user, with a minimum of three. Walnutcrew is one price for everyone; you choose it by how much you store.
| People | BusinessPriced per user | Walnutcrew Business2 TB, flat |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 seatsUnlimited storage | $892 TB shared |
| 10 | 10 seatsUnlimited storage | $892 TB shared |
| 25 | 25 seatsUnlimited storage | $892 TB shared |
| 50 | 50 seatsUnlimited storage | $892 TB shared |
A month, in US dollars, before tax. Per-user plans at their price per person when paid yearly, with their minimum number of people; Walnutcrew at its month-to-month price. Walnutcrew Starter (250 GB) is $39 and Pro (5 TB) is $199 a month, also for everyone. Box shows its prices in each visitor's own currency; see its pricing page, linked below.
At a glance
- How you pay
- Box: Per user, each month
- Walnutcrew: Per company, flat
- Who can sign in
- Box: Each user is a paid seat
- Walnutcrew: Everyone in your company
- Storage
- Box: Unlimited, as advertised; files up to 5 GB each
- Walnutcrew: 250 GB to 1 PB, shared
- Mac and Windows
- Box: Box Drive, files stream when opened
- Walnutcrew: Finder and File Explorer, files download when opened
- Phones
- Box: iPhone and Android apps
- Walnutcrew: iPhone app; Android coming soon
- Certifications
- Box: Publishes third-party audits
- Walnutcrew: None yet
Which one fits
Box is the better fit for
- Storage without a ceiling. Box Business advertises unlimited storage, with a limit of 5 GB on each file you upload.
- Regulated work. Box offers governance and compliance tools and publishes third-party audits; Walnutcrew doesn't hold certifications yet.
- An Android app today. Walnutcrew's Android app isn't out yet.
Walnutcrew is the better fit for
- Everyone, one price. Add part-timers, contractors and the front desk; the bill depends only on storage.
- A way back. Every file keeps its last 25 versions (100 on Business and Pro), and deleted files wait 30 days in the trash.
- Links you control. Expiry dates, passwords, a limit on downloads, and upload links that collect files from customers into one folder.
- Office files in the browser. Word, Excel and PowerPoint files open and co-edit in the browser, and every save is a new version.
Moving from Box
Download your Box folders, or sync them with Box Drive, and drag them into Walnutcrew. For a large archive, ask us and we'll help you plan the move and bring it over, free.
Questions
How much does Box cost for a team of 10?
Box Business is priced per user, so 10 people pay for 10 seats; the current price is on Box's pricing page, with a minimum of 3 seats. Walnutcrew Business (2 TB) is $89 a month for everyone.
Is Walnutcrew a good Box alternative for companies?
Yes, if your team mainly stores and shares files and you'd rather pay one price than one per person. If you need certified compliance tools, Box may fit better: Walnutcrew doesn't hold certifications yet.
Can we move our files from Box?
Yes. Download your folders from Box, or sync them with Box Drive, and drag them into Walnutcrew. Ask us and we'll help you plan the move and bring your files over, free.
See Walnutcrew with your own files.
Tell us how much you store in Box. Free migration help: we'll help you plan the move and bring your files over, and for 50 TB or more we work through it with you hands-on.
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