Alternative to Box – Why FileCloud is better for Business File Sharing?

October 15, 2014

Tonido FileCloud competes with Box for business in the Enterprise File Sync and Share space. Before we get into the details, I believe an ideal EFSS system should work across all the popular desktop OSes (Windows, Mac and Linux) and offer native mobile applications for iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. In addition, the system […]

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Tonido FileCloud competes with Box for business in the Enterprise File Sync and Share space. Before we get into the details, I believe an ideal EFSS system should work across all the popular desktop OSes (Windows, Mac and Linux) and offer native mobile applications for iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. In addition, the system should offer all the basics expected out of EFSS: Unlimited File Versioning, Remote Wipe, Audit Logs, Desktop Sync Client, Desktop Map Drive and User Management.

The feature comparisons are as follows:

Features sharefile
On Premise
File Sharing
Access and Monitoring Controls
Secure Access
Document Preview
Outlook Integration
Role Based Administration
Data Loss Prevention
Web DAV
Endpoint Backup
Amazon S3/OpenStack Support
Public File Sharing
Customization, Branding Enterprise Version Only & Very Limited
SAML Integration Under Development
Anti-Virus
NTFS Support
Active Directory/LDAP Support
Multi-Tenancy
API Support
Application Integration via API
Handle Large Files 5 GB Limitation
Network Share Support
Mobile Device Management Enterprise Version Only
Desktop Sync Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Mac
Mobile OS Compatibility iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Pricing for 25 users/ year $1200 $10500 ($35/User/Month)

From outside looking-in, the offerings all look similar. However, the approach to the solution is completely different in satisfying enterprises primary need of easy access to their files without compromising privacy, security and control. Find the best alternative to Box with this blog. The fundamental areas of difference are as follows:

Privacy, Security & Complete Control

Box:

Box is a public cloud that provides an EFSS solution. As soon as enterprises start using a public cloud based EFSS solution, the proclamation of Privacy, Security & Complete Control is a fallacy.

Tonido FileCloud:

Tonido FileCloud is an EFSS solution that can be installed on-premise and all the enterprise files doesn't leave the premise. Needless to say, on-premise hosted EFSS solution provides the true private, secure and complete control for enterprises over their assets. Moreover, there aren't any storage limits and cost doesn't go up for additional storage.

Pricing

Box:

Enterprises need to buy add-on or upgrade to satisfy basic requirements of an EFSS solution. For a 25 user package, the cost adds up to around $10500 ($35/User/Month).

Tonido FileCloud:

Enterprises get one simple solution with all features bundled. For the same 25 user package, with more features the cost is $1200/year, almost 1/10th of Box.

Feature benefits of Tonido FileCloud over Box

NTFS Shares Support - Many organizations use the NTFS permissions to manage and control the access permissions for internal file shares. It is very hard to duplicate the access permissions to other systems and keep it sync. FileCloud enables access to internal file shares via web and mobile while honoring the existing NTFS file permissions. This functionality is a great time saver for system administrators and provides a single point of management.

Network Shares Support - FileCloud’s network share feature satisfies enterprise requirement of user/group specific access to folders. And, as files are already shared via network shares, no need for additional setup or products to buy. Moreover, FileCloud provides Active Directory & LDAP support along with NTFS permission support restricting access to network folders to just authorized users.

Multi-Tenancy Support - The multi-tenancy feature allows Managed Service Providers(MSP) serve multiple customers using single instance of FileCloud. The key value proposition of FileCloud multi-tenant architecture is that while providing multi-tenancy the data separation among different tenants is also maintained . Moreover, every tenant has the flexibility for customized branding. MSPs who are interested in becoming FileCloud partners click here

On Premise: Tonido FileCloud is a pure private EFSS solution that will run inside enterprise's own infrastructure. And, enterprises can have complete control over their data.

Conclusion

Box is just another public cloud based EFSS solution. If enterprises need complete control and host all enterprise data on-premise, they should go with Tonido FileCloud. With Tonido FileCloud, enterprises not only get a true on-premise private cloud EFSS solution, but also get a rich feature set at a very inexpensive price. 

Here's a comprehensive comparison that shows why FileCloud stands out as the best EFSS solution.

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