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Not all cloud storage is built for regulated industries. See how AXIS CloudSync stacks up against ShareFile, Dropbox Business, Box, and OneDrive — feature by feature, dollar by dollar.
ShareFile requires the Premium plan ($26/user/mo) for BAA and HIPAA compliance features. AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at just $18/user/mo — 31% less than ShareFile's HIPAA-eligible tier.
AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan ($18/user/mo) and above — still 25–51% less than what competitors charge for their BAA-eligible tiers.
Prices per user/month, annual billing. Based on publicly listed plan pricing as of April 2026.
BAA from $18/user/mo — The Lowest in the Market
Every competitor gates their Business Associate Agreement behind a premium tier. AXIS CloudSync includes a signed BAA on the Franchise plan — 25–49% less than Dropbox, Box, and ShareFile's HIPAA-eligible tiers. Scroll down to see the full feature breakdown.
Every feature, side by side. Yellow = partial support; Red = not available.
| Feature | AXIS CloudSync | ShareFile | Dropbox Business | Box | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compliance | |||||
HIPAA Compliance | |||||
BAA Available?AXIS CloudSync: Included on Franchise plan ($18/user/mo) and above — still the lowest BAA-eligible price in the market. ShareFile: Premium plan required ($26/user/mo). Dropbox: Advanced plan required ($24/user/mo). Box: Enterprise plan required ($35/user/mo). OneDrive: Microsoft 365 Business Premium required ($22/user/mo). | |||||
SOC 2 Certified | |||||
SOX / SEC / FINRA Support | |||||
GDPR Compliant | |||||
FedRAMP Authorized | |||||
Security | |||||
AES-256 Encryption at Rest | |||||
Server-Side Encryption (SSE) | |||||
Multi-Factor Authentication | |||||
Ransomware Rollback?Dropbox Advanced includes ransomware detection alerts. OneDrive offers version history. Neither provides AXIS CloudSync’s automated snapshot-based rollback workflow. | |||||
Comprehensive Audit Logs | |||||
IP Allowlisting | |||||
File Sync | |||||
Desktop Sync Client | |||||
LAN Sync (Local Network) | |||||
Selective Sync | |||||
Bandwidth Throttling | |||||
Offline Access | |||||
Sharing | |||||
Password-Protected Links | |||||
Link Expiration Dates | |||||
Download Controls | |||||
Client Portal Access | |||||
Admin | |||||
Active Directory / SSO | |||||
Granular Permission Controls | |||||
Compliance Reports | |||||
Dedicated CSM (Enterprise) | |||||
Pricing | |||||
Starting Price (per user/mo) | $15 | $16.50 | $15 | $15 | $6 |
BAA-Eligible Plan Price?Price per user/month (annual billing) for the plan tier that includes BAA support. AXIS CloudSync: Franchise plan ($18/user/mo). ShareFile: Premium ($26/user/mo). Dropbox: Advanced ($24/user/mo). Box: Enterprise ($35/user/mo). OneDrive: Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22/user/mo). AXIS CloudSync is the lowest-cost BAA-eligible option. | $18 | $26 | $24 | $35 | $22 |
BAA Included (no upsell) | |||||
14-Day Free Trial | |||||
Purpose-Built for Healthcare | |||||
Pricing and feature availability based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Always verify with each vendor.
Detailed analysis of how AXIS CloudSync stacks up against each competitor for regulated industries.
ShareFile requires the Premium plan ($26/user/mo) for BAA and HIPAA compliance features. AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at just $18/user/mo — 31% less than ShareFile's HIPAA-eligible tier.
Dropbox Business requires the Advanced plan ($24/user/mo) for BAA support. AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo — 25% less than Dropbox's HIPAA-eligible tier, with purpose-built ransomware rollback and comprehensive audit logs included.
Box requires an Enterprise plan ($35/user/mo) for BAA coverage. AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo — 49% less than Box's HIPAA-eligible tier. AXIS also adds LAN sync, ransomware rollback, and a healthcare-first admin console.
OneDrive requires Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22/user/mo) for a HIPAA BAA. AXIS CloudSync is vendor-neutral, works alongside any email platform, and includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo — 18% less than OneDrive's BAA-eligible tier.
General-purpose cloud storage tools were not designed for HIPAA, SOX, or FINRA. AXIS CloudSync was.
The Franchise plan and above includes a Business Associate Agreement — at $18/user/mo, the lowest BAA-eligible price in the market. No enterprise contract negotiation required.
HIPAA audit logs, chain-of-custody tracking, and compliance reports are built into the core product — not bolted on as add-ons.
Our support team understands HIPAA, OCR audits, and clinical workflows. You won't be explaining what ePHI means to a tier-1 agent.
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