Standard Support during business hours included (email only), with Premier Support providing priority help and 24/7 Enhanced Support for Enterprise Plus customers.
Box Alternative: Smarter Remote Access
Keep your files where they are. MyWorkDrive delivers instant, secure, and compliant remote file access using your existing Windows file servers, Azure Files/Blob, or S3-compatible object storage. No data migration, no sync, and no new workflows. Full service support always included.
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Quick Comparison
Feature / Requirement |
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| Data Migration Required | No. Works in place with SMB/NTFS, Azure Files/Blob, or object storage you control. | Migration required for on-prem data; cloud-native with Box Drive and Box Sync. |
| Active Directory / Entra ID Integration | Native. Live NTFS permissions enforced; no duplicate identity store. | Support for Active Directory and SSO (SAML/OIDC); integrates with Okta and Microsoft Entra ID. |
| File Locking | Native SMB locks for local and remote users; consistent with existing Windows workflows. | Supports file locking at the application level; advanced versioning and collaboration features to prevent conflicts. |
| Server Stack / Hosting Model | Windows Server + IIS/.NET you manage (or your cloud subscription). No external DB. | Cloud-based service; hosted by Box on AWS/IBM with satisfactory uptime and security features. |
| Maintenance Overhead | Minimal, no external database or reindexing; uses your existing storage stack. | Minimal on your side. Box handles cloud infrastructure, with automated updates and minimal configuration required. |
| Pricing | Capped at $5/user/month for full features and support; no migration costs. | Plans range from $15-50/user/month; custom pricing for enterprise solutions, with various paid add-ons and features. |
| Compliance & Security | Data never leaves your servers; DLP (view-only/no download), watermarking, SIEM integration. | Encryption in transit and at rest; optional customer-managed keys via Box KeySafe; DLP via Box Shield. |
| Support | Full service support included at no extra charge. |
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Faster Setup, Lower Costs
No Migration Required
Deploy in minutes overlaying your existing SMB/NTFS shares or Azure Files/Blob. No re-permissioning, no user disruption.
Native AD and Entra ID
Live NTFS enforcement—no fragile sync jobs or permission drift. Keep Access-Based Enumeration behavior.
Lower Cost of Ownership
$5/user/month or less, zero migration spend, reduced infra/support overhead. Full service support is included.
Why Choose MyWorkDrive
- MyWorkDrive: Files remain in place (on-prem or your cloud storage). No external databases or vendor storage required.
- Box: Box is a cloud-only solution. Files are stored on Box’s servers, with options for encryption at rest and in transit.
- MyWorkDrive: Uses your existing Active Directory/Entra ID directly; NTFS ACLs are authoritative and enforced live.
- Box: Box supports SSO and integrates with Active Directory, but file permissions may be more restrictive and require additional configuration for granular control.
- MyWorkDrive: Native SMB locking interoperates with on-prem workflows and Office co-authoring via Microsoft 365 or OnlyOffice without moving data.
- Box: Box provides file locking and collaboration features, but the user experience may differ. Box integrates with Office 365 and Google Workspace for real-time collaboration.
- MyWorkDrive: HTTPS streaming with minimal endpoint data sprawl; no large sync folders.
- Box: Box relies on syncing files to local endpoints or using the Box Drive application, potentially placing files on endpoints, which can create data sprawl.
- MyWorkDrive: Windows Server + IIS. No external DB to patch/backup; keep your existing backup/DR regime.
- Box: Fully managed cloud service. No server maintenance or backups required, but it depends on your Box subscription and usage for data retention, archiving, and recovery capabilities.
Security You Can Prove
With MyWorkDrive, authentication and authorization stay anchored in your directory and your NTFS. No vendor keys to rotate for at-rest copies you don’t control, and no third-party repository to certify—making attestations simpler for regulated workloads.
End-to-End Encryption
(HTTPS/TLS with SHA-256)
Data Loss Prevention
(Block downloads, disable copy/paste, watermarking, device approvals)
Compliance Ready
(CMMC, FINRA, HIPAA, GDPR; FIPS-aligned crypto)
Auditing & SIEM
(Centralized logging, alerts, and integrations)
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Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Than Box
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