Voltn vs Box: the secure alternative to the Cloud Act.
With Voltn, you get a platform as comprehensive as Box, without ever exposing your data to a foreign jurisdiction. The Cloud Act doesn't stop at Europe's borders: it's up to you to choose who truly protects your data.
Box: a broad platform, but with blind spots for French organizations
Solid certifications, but costs and limitations that quickly become apparent in practice. Here is what Box fails to resolve for European organizations.
Your data, under US jurisdiction
Even when hosted in France via Box Zones, your data remains subject to the Cloud Act since the provider is a US-based company.
Hosting in France remains a paid option
Box Zones, which allows you to choose a storage zone in France, is an additional module billed separately, not a guarantee included by default.
Governance sold in separate modules
Box Governance (retention, legal hold) and Box Shield (classification, threat detection) are separate add-ons that must be budgeted for on top of the base subscription.
External sharing without your own branding
No custom domain option for external sharing links: your recipients remain on a Box address.
Voltn supports all professionals, across every sector.
Our solutions, Voltn Share for file sharing and Voltn Workspace for real-time collaboration, are specifically designed to meet the unique file management needs of organizations.
They combine security, ease of use, and collaborative work for an optimal experience.
A certified, qualified, and secure sharing platform
Unlimited file transfers
Customized sharing portals
Full traceability of exchanges
Secure and controlled access
Voltn VS Box
If we had to prove to you that a US platform, no matter how certified, doesn't offer the same sovereignty as a French provider, we would tell you to look at the following criteria...
3 good reasons to choose Voltn Share
The French solution, controlled from A to Z
Tailored support from our team
An alternative built to last
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FAQ
What is SecNumCloud certification, and why can't Box obtain it?
SecNumCloud is the most stringent security standard from ANSSI. It requires immunity from extraterritorial laws and European ownership, criteria that a NYSE-listed company like Box cannot meet.
Is Box less secure than Voltn?
No. Box has robust certifications, including ISO 27001 and HDS. The difference is not in technical security, but in the jurisdiction under which the provider operates.
Is Box subject to the Cloud Act even with a storage zone in France?
Yes. The Cloud Act applies based on the company's nationality, not the location of the servers. Since Box remains a U.S.-based company, its Box Zones in France provide data residency, not legal immunity.
But let's be honest, our cloud-based file storage and sharing solution is just easier.