Box.net is a web-based FTP site that is designed for both personal and business use, with a free Lite account available to users with a tight budget. The most distinctive feature of the service are its "Open Box" applications that allow you to add features to your account, including document and photo editing, e-signing and creating new documents all within your account.

Box.net is a little bit weak when it comes to desktop power tools. It lacks a desktop tool for uploading files like the YouSendIt Express tool and also does not have an MS Outlook PlugIn that many services now have, such as YouSendIt and ShareFile. Box.net plans start at $7.95 per month for personal accounts (with free accounts available as well) and $15 per month per user for businesses.

Strengths: There is no software to download onto your computer to use Box.net. Their web-based applications easily allow you to open, create, view, and edit files that are stored on your account. Of all the FTP Sites we evaluated, Box is probably the strongest when it comes to partnering with 3rd party software providers to offer additional functionalty to its users.

Weaknesses: For companies with several users, the Business plans are pricey on a per user basis at $15 per month per user. With the Business plans starting with a minimum of 3 users, it is not as competitive as other services. The lack of desktop tools such as an Outlook PlugIn, along with a somewhat cartoonish interface, make the site feel like it is better suited for consumer use than business use (though Box definitely does offer business plans).

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