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Workspace ONE Boxer

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$3.00 per device per month
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  1. Healthcare and life sciences
  2. Banking and insurance
  3. Information technology and software

What is Workspace ONE Boxer

Workspace ONE Boxer is a mobile email, calendar, and contacts client designed for organizations that manage devices and apps through VMware Workspace ONE (now part of Broadcom). It is used to access Exchange/Office 365 and other enterprise mail systems with IT-enforced security controls and policy-based configuration. The product emphasizes enterprise mobility management integration, including app-level data protection and compliance features. It primarily targets regulated or security-conscious environments that need managed email on iOS and Android.

pros

Deep UEM policy integration

Boxer integrates tightly with Workspace ONE UEM for centralized configuration, compliance, and policy enforcement. IT can push settings, certificates, and account configurations without end-user setup. This makes it well-suited for managed mobile fleets where email access must align with device posture and corporate policies. It also supports common enterprise deployment patterns such as managed app distribution.

Enterprise security controls

The app supports enterprise controls such as data loss prevention options (for example, restricting copy/paste or saving attachments) when used with Workspace ONE policies. It can use certificate-based authentication and conditional access patterns commonly required for corporate email. These controls help organizations separate corporate data from personal data on mobile devices. The security model is oriented toward managed endpoints rather than consumer email use.

Optimized for mobile productivity

Boxer provides a focused mobile experience for email, calendar, and contacts in a single app. It supports common workflows such as triage, search, and calendar scheduling on phones and tablets. For organizations standardizing on a managed mobile email client, it can reduce variability compared with allowing multiple third-party clients. This is particularly relevant where consistent policy enforcement is required.

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Best within Workspace ONE

Many of Boxer’s differentiating capabilities depend on Workspace ONE UEM for configuration and policy enforcement. Organizations not using Workspace ONE may find the value proposition weaker compared with general-purpose email clients. This can increase switching costs if a company changes its endpoint management platform. It also limits flexibility for mixed-management environments.

Mobile-first, limited desktop

Boxer is primarily a mobile email client, so it does not replace full desktop email and collaboration suites. Teams that need a unified cross-platform experience across desktop and web may still require separate tools. This can create fragmented user experiences across devices. It is less oriented toward shared inbox or team collaboration workflows than some email-centric team products.

Feature depth varies by platform

As with many managed mobile email clients, some advanced email and calendaring behaviors can differ from native clients or full desktop applications. Users may encounter differences in add-in support, specialized mailbox features, or organization-specific configurations. These gaps can affect power users who rely on niche Outlook/Exchange capabilities. Fit and behavior often depend on the organization’s mail environment and applied policies.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Mobile Essentials $3.00 per device/month; $5.40 per user/month (monthly pricing shown is based on 12 months prepaid with production-level support) Mobile device management, secure mobile apps. (Listed as the lowest-priced Workspace ONE mobile offering on vendor pricing page).
Desktop Essentials $4.00 per device/month; $7.20 per user/month (12-month prepaid) Enterprise desktop management: advanced desktop management, secure access to apps and resources, desktop reporting and automation.
UEM Essentials $5.25 per device/month; $9.45 per user/month (12-month prepaid) Unified endpoint management across mobile and desktop, secure access to apps and resources, unified endpoint reporting and automation.
Enterprise Edition $10.00 per device/month; $15.00 per user/month (12-month prepaid) Intelligence-driven secure digital workspace that includes enterprise desktop, mobile & special device management, secure access, unified endpoint reporting/automation, Workspace ONE Intelligence and Horizon virtual apps.

Notes: Prices and edition names are taken from the vendor product/pricing pages and are listed in USD; the vendor states prices shown are monthly based on 12 months prepaid with production-level support. Boxer is delivered as part of Workspace ONE Productivity Apps (Workspace ONE Boxer is listed on the vendor’s Productivity Apps page) rather than as a publicly-listed standalone product. If you need a Boxer-only price or clarification about which Workspace ONE edition includes Boxer for your use-case, contact the vendor/sales.

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Broadcom Inc.
Palo Alto, California, USA
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