2 Best Cloud Storage Apps in 2026

Updated Jan 13, 2026

See how our top 1 picks compare across the 2 cloud storage apps we evaluated.

Explore what each does best, where it falls short, and why it earned a spot on our 2026 list.

Alex Bass

Andra Vomir

Best Cloud Storage Apps at a Glance

2 apps

Google Drive
Best
Best for general storage of files and documents
Best for general storage of files and documents
Box
For secure file storage
For secure file storage

How We Evaluate Cloud Storage Apps

We score each cloud storage app across multiple criteria, and hands-on expert evaluation

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Expert Evaluation
Curated by
Alex
and
Andra
, our rankings reflect in-depth testing, industry insights, and hands-on experience.

Google Drive

Best for general storage of files and documents

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Google Drive Summary

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Box

For secure file storage

Box handles storage with strict permissions, audit trails, and compliance, making it a fit if you work with regulated data like legal, healthcare, or financial documents. If you just need simple file storage, skip it, but if you care about automated workflows and tight control, especially for regulated industries, it does the job.

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What is Box?

The biggest difference between Box and Google Drive or Dropbox is structure and control.

With Box, you get deep permissions, audit trails, and compliance. That matters if you are dealing with legal docs, contracts, healthcare data, or anything regulated. Our previous client who worked as a financial advisor used Box.

It also leans heavily into workflows. You can automate things like approvals, onboarding docs, and contract routing. Dropbox and Drive can do parts of this, but usually through add-ons or duct-taped tools.