What are the differences between Box and ZumoDrive?


Let us understand the concepts of Box and Zumodrive before learning the differences between them.

Box

Box is the Secure Content Cloud, easy-to-use platform that is built for the entire content lifecycle, from starting of file creation and sharing, to co-editing, signature, classification, and retention. We can work securely from anywhere.

It was launched in the year 2005 by Box Inc. This company is mainly focus on cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses. It can be supported in windows, macOS, and several mobile platforms

Features

The features of Box are as follows −

  • It is a secure collaboration on any device

  • Box is trusted all leading organizations in the world

  • Frictionless security

  • Seamless collaboration

  • Simplified workflow

Advantages

The advantages of Box are as follows −

  • Unlimited storage

  • Easy synchronization

  • Share documents

  • Easy to install and set up

  • Cost effective

  • Frequent updates

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of Box are as follows −

  • An easier "offline" mode

  • Have to manage the similar files across folders

  • There is no free option for Box

  • Technical Support team's response is very slow

ZumoDrive

It was owned by Zecter in 2009. It is the hybrid cloud storage which is used to store all your media. It is supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, webOS operating system.

It is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall. When we install it, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program.

zumodrive.exe is an executable program which has seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 44.63 MB of memory.

The users can store and sync files online in ZumoDrive, and also between computers using their Hybrid Cloud storage solution. It is extraordinarily simple to use, transparent when it comes to your device experience, and equally functional on whichever platforms your various devices may run on.

Features

The features of ZumoDrive are as follows −

  • Share files and folders.

  • Scheduled backup

  • File protection

  • Sync Folder

  • Scheduled Backup.

  • Resumes after Interruption.

  • Incremental Backup.

Advantages

The advantages of ZumoDrive are as follows −

  • Cloud storage of ZumoDrive works like a regular hard drive on your computer

  • It has Automatic Sync

  • ZumoDrive is Safe and Secure

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of ZumoDrive are as follows −

  • Large storage plans are expensive

  • We will lose data and files if we delete our cache files on the computer.

  • We have to go through the entire import process again to update iTunes, If we add new music files to ZumoDrive.

Differences

The major differences between Box and ZumoDrive are as follows −

Box
ZumoDrive
Box was launched in the year 2005 by Box Incorporation.
It was owned by Zecter Incorporation in the year 2009.
Box offers 10 GB free storage space.
ZumoDrive offers 2 GB free storage space.
Box has a maximum 100 GB storage space for personal accounts and unlimited for business.
Maximum storage size offered was 500 GB in ZumoDrive.
Box is supported by Windows, macOS, and different mobile platforms.
ZumoDrive is supported by Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS and Palm webOS operating systems.
The Maximum file size of BOX is 250 MB for free and 5GB for paid version.
Maximum file had no limit in ZumoDrive.
Box provides file hosting service, file synchronization service and cloud storage service.
ZumoDrive provides file hosting service and file synchronization service.
Box is still in use.
ZumoDrive was suspended in 2012.

Updated on: 22-Mar-2022

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