The Box alternative for secure sharing & data rooms
Box is a popular document sharing tool. Teams usually compare Box with HelpRange when sharing a link is not enough and they need to control documents after sending them – blocking downloads, watermarking, revoking access – and to see page-by-page who read what.
Thousands of companies (big and small) who trusted HelpRange include
Why teams switch from Box
- Sharing confidential PDFs, decks and contracts outside your company
- Blocking download, print and forwarding, with watermarks per viewer
- Revoking access or replacing a file after it was sent
- Page-by-page analytics, heatmaps and alerts when someone opens a document
What you get with HelpRange
- Share only with specific email addresses, password and expiry
- Block downloading, printing and forwarding
- Dynamic watermark and screenshot protection
- Revoke access or update the file after sending
- Page-by-page analytics, heatmaps and alerts
- Your logo, colors and custom domain
HelpRange vs Box
Feature by feature. Information about Box is based on publicly available materials and may change – please verify with the vendor.
| Features | HelpRange | Box Virtual Data Room |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | ||
| Document Heat Mapping | ||
| Time Spent Per Page | ||
| View Individual Sessions (Heat Maps) | ||
| Avg Time Spent Per Day | ||
| Avg Page Count Per Day | ||
| Views Count Per Day | ||
| Engagement Score Per Day | ||
| Control & Security | ||
| Private Data Room | ||
| Disallow forwarding | ||
| Allow Download & Print | ||
| Screenshot Protection | ||
| One-viewer limit per document | ||
| Passcode | ||
| Expiration Date | ||
| Watermarking | ||
| Disallow Forwarding | ||
| IP-Address Access Restriction | ||
| Granular Link Level Access Control | ||
| Other features | ||
| Branded Document Viewer | ||
| 3rd Party Widgets | ||
| Pricing | ||
| From $174/month - Unlimited documents/files |
Undisclosed | |
A 2-minute tour of HelpRange
How to share a document as a secure link, set access controls and read the analytics.
Box alternative – questions
What is the best Box alternative?
HelpRange is a Box alternative for teams that want secure document sharing and data rooms with access control after sending, dynamic watermarks, screenshot protection and page-by-page analytics, at a flat price per user.
How much does HelpRange cost compared to Box?
HelpRange costs $174 per user per month with unlimited documents, views and recipients. Check Box's current pricing with the vendor, as pricing models differ (per page, per storage, per user or custom quote).
Can I try HelpRange before switching from Box?
Yes. You can start a free trial without a credit card, upload your documents and invite viewers to test every feature.
Can I restrict what viewers do with my documents?
Yes. You can allow only specific email addresses, block downloading and printing, disallow forwarding, add a dynamic watermark, set an expiry date, limit views and revoke access at any time.
Try HelpRange as your Box alternative
Upload your documents, invite viewers and see every feature in the free trial – no credit card required.
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