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Alternatives to Box with a one-time purchase

The Box listing shows no one-time purchase. 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Box has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Box

  1. pCloud

    Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment

    • pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    pCloud pricing and details

  2. Icedrive

    Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption

    • Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Icedrive lists a Linux app.
    • Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Icedrive pricing and details

  3. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Internxt lists a Linux app.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Internxt pricing and details

  4. Cryptomator

    Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud

    • Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Cryptomator lists a Linux app.
    • Only Box lists a web app.
    • Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Box that you buy once?

Yes. pCloud, Icedrive, Internxt and Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Box once instead of subscribing?

The Box listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Box: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.