Who this comparison is for
File-Vault highlights
- Multi‑provider hub with one picker and one policy surface
- Retention/legal hold mapping across providers from one UI
Box (Enterprise) highlights
- Classification labels and governance in Box
Capability matrix
| Capability | File-Vault | Box (Enterprise) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified picker across all apps | Native | None | Per‑app SDK work otherwise |
| Retention/hold mapping from one UI | Native | Partial | Box Governance native; cross‑app/provider mapping via File-Vault |
| Expiring links + revoke with audit | Native | Partial | Central revoke across apps/objects |
| DLP/AV upload gates (block‑until‑scanned) | Native | Partial | Additional suites often required |
| Delta sync + reconcile external changes | Native | Partial | Webhook/events + reconciler |
| Hybrid routing to S3/R2 archive | Native | None | Cold storage offload |
| Cross‑app audit & CSV export | Native | None | App/object‑centric audit surface |
- Emphasis on cross‑provider operations and audits vs Box‑only builds per app.
Total cost of ownership
File-Vault reduces duplicate provider integrations and centralizes governance, typically lowering Ops overhead in estates that span multiple apps and providers.
Assumptions
- 5+ apps, 2–3 providers, legal/infosec reviews
Migration plan
From Direct Box SDK · Connect Box once → enable picker → map retention/labels → audit exports
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1
Connect Box JWT app and choose base folder
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2
Enable unified picker and predictable folders per object
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3
Map retention/labels and enforce expiring links
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4
Export unified audits for compliance
Security
- RBAC, least‑privilege connectors, encryption, audit
- Event bus for SIEM integrations
Evidence & sources
| Claim | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audit export | CSV exports with actor/app/object context | product_docs |
About File-Vault
File-Vault is the multi-provider storage hub for Velaxe. Connect Google Drive, OneDrive/SharePoint, Dropbox, Box and optional S3/R2 at the workspace level, then let every app upload, attach, preview and share through a unified picker and API.
Admins set link and retention policies, enable DLP and AV scanning, choose provider scopes, and review complete audit trails. Files stay in your selected drives using predictable folder structures while File-Vault keeps metadata, attachment links and permissions synchronized.
Built for reliability and compliance: chunked uploads, resumable sessions, expiring external links, delta sync, audit exports and Prometheus-friendly health metrics.