Box vs DocHub - PDF Sign and — Google Workspace

Box vs DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Box

4.4·897reviews·1,447,887+installs

Seamlessly copy your Google files over to Box, attach file links from Box to emails, download email attachments directly to Box, and attach Box file links to meetings.

google_workspaceFree of charge

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Box	DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit
Tagline	“Seamlessly copy your Google files over to Box, attach file links from Box to emails, download email attachments directly to Box, and attach Box file links to meetings.”167 chars	“Sign PDF or document files, create forms and edit PDFs online for free! Apply legally binding eSignatures, send (or receive) faxes, create reusable templates and more.”168 chars
Description	2621 / 16000 chars16% used	1553 / 16000 chars10% used
Screenshots	10 images	8 images
Languages
Platforms	Google Workspace	Google Workspace
Developer	Box	DocHub
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Last updated	—	—

At a glance

5 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Box and DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit
Metric	Box	DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit
Rating	4.4 ★	★ 4.5 ★
Total reviews	897	★ 14k
Active installs	1,447,887+	57,205,102+
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Pricing	Free of charge	Free of charge

3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Box

The Box for Google Workspace™ Add-on makes working with your content simple, secure, and fast. In just a few clicks, you and your teams can securely migrate content from Google Drive™ in its native Google format directly to Box, seamlessly attach files from Box to emails and save email attachments to Box in Gmail™, and attach Box shared file links and create new Box Notes in Google Calendar™ invites. Users can now ensure their Google Workspace™ content is consistently managed with Box’s security, compliance, and governance capabilities. BOX ADD-ON FEATURES IN GOOGLE DRIVE™ • Copy your Google Docs™, Sheets™, and Slides™ directly to Box, without leaving Google Drive™, allowing your content to benefit from Box’s best-in-class security, collaboration tools, and 1500+ integrations. BOX ADD-ON FEATURES IN GMAIL™ • Save emails and emails attachments to Box without leaving Gmail™. • Add Box files directly to emails by attaching a Box shared file links without leaving Gmail™ BOX ADD-ON FEATURES IN GOOGLE CALENDAR™ • Select files from your Box “All Files”, “Favorites”, or “Recents” pages to include as shared file links to your meeting invites in Google Calendar™ • Manage access and grant the necessary permissions to the files you select from Box without ever leaving Google Calendar™ • Create, manage, and link Box meetings notes directly to your Google Calendar™ events Across the Box add-on you will experience: • Simple and intuitive setup installing the Box for Google Workspace™ Add-on with just a few clicks and getting started right away. • Cost saving security by applying Box’s enterprise-grade security, compliance, and governance capabilities to your content. • Easy and fast permission management by managing the permissions of a Box file directly from Gmail™ and Google Calendar™. Note: For businesses, Box Admins must first enable the Box for Google Workspace™ Add-on as an approved application in their Box Admin Console enterprise settings and Google Workspace™ Admin Console. Please find instructions and more information on the Box for Google Workspace™ Add-on Community Page. ABOUT BOX Box (NYSE:BOX) is the cloud content management company that empowers enterprises to revolutionize how they work by securely connecting their people, information and applications. Founded in 2005, Box powers more than 87,000 businesses globally and 70 percent of the Fortune 500, including AstraZeneca, General Electric, P&G, and The GAP. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. To learn more about Box, visit http://www.box.com/.

Top keywords

box33×8.17%
google17×4.21%
add-on8×1.98%
calendar6×1.49%
content6×1.49%
google calendar6×1.49%
google workspace6×1.49%
workspace6×1.49%
directly5×1.24%
files5×1.24%
gmail5×1.24%
box add-on4×0.99%

DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit

Sign, edit and share PDF and Word documents online: DocHub - the way the world manages documents. Editor Tools: * Insert Text * Draw (lossless, vector based) * Highlight * Comment * Erase * Sign * Insert Image * Stamp * Undo/Redo Page Management: * Merge documents * Reorder pages * Append pages * Rotate pages * Delete pages PDF Features: * Retina display optimized * Lossless editing (retains original document quality after signing or editing) * Fill forms Document Templates: * Upload a template once then... ...easily fill out a unique copy of it as many times as you need. ...send copies of it to multiple people for signing or filling. Document Sharing: * Email documents * Collaborate on a document with individuals or organizations * Choose to make your document 'public' or 'private' * Share 'public' documents on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere else Signing: * Easily sign and save any document * Create and import signatures from a phone * Send documents to others to be signed Security: * OAuth 2.0 authentication ensures only you can access your account * Data is transferred using state of the art 128 to 256 bit EV SSL Encryption * Saved documents are stored and backed up using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit symmetric keys Compatibility: * Works with all PDFs, Open Office and Microsoft Office Documents: (PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS, TXT, DOCX, PPTX and many more...) * Export documents as either PDF or DOC Open/Import Documents Directly From: * Your computer * Gmail™ * Google Drive™ * Dropbox * Any webpage URL

Top keywords

documents10×4.37%
document6×2.62%
pages4×1.75%
pdf4×1.75%
sign3×1.31%
signing3×1.31%
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Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is Box or DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit cheaper?

Both Box and DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit offer paid plans only. Box starts at Free of charge; DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit starts at Free of charge. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Box or DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit?

DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit has the higher average rating (4.5★ from 14,312 reviews) compared to Box (4.4★ from 897 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Box or DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit?

DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit holds the higher average rating (4.5★ vs 4.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Box or DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace. DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit has the deeper published review base (14,312 vs 897), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Google Workspace Marketplace admins?

Box typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (897 reviews). DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (14,312 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Box and DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit?

Migration support varies by app and category. Box and DocHub - PDF Sign and Edit both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Box" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.