See how we compare to your other storage options.

Other portable storage companies offer a very similar service to BigSteelBox, so the biggest differences here are the actual product itself, and our commitment to provide you with an exceptional customer experience.

How much storage space will you need?
Many moving and storage container companies, like PODS®, Cubeit®, Mi-Box® and PUPS®, use smaller containers. PODS, for example, offers 7′, 12′ and 16′ sized units, compared to BigSteelBox which provides 8′, 10′, 20′ and 40′ containers.

Is security and weather-resistance important to you?
A BigSteelBox is a shipping container, so it’s made entirely of steel and it won’t bend or shift under the weight of its contents. A BigSteelBox is also weather and rodent-proof and comes with a steel Lock Box to protect your padlock.

The material used by PODS, Cubeit, Mi-Box and PUPS is aluminum sheets on a steel frame. They are lighter weight, making them susceptible to bending and shifting when loaded, which can result in water or rodents getting inside the container.

Learn more about how BigSteelBox containers compare to PODS.

The most common sizes used for residential storage is a 16′ PODS or Cubeit, and a 20′ BigSteelBox. Here’s how they compare:

For this comparison, the first thing to understand is how we define storage lockers and mini-storage:

• Mini-storage units are set up so you can drive your vehicle up to the door.
• Storage lockers are usually inside a building.

How often will you need to access your things?
If you’ll need regular access to your stored items and you have space to keep a portable storage container at your home, then a BigSteelBox is much more convenient. We’ll deliver a storage unit to you so it’s right outside your front door. There’s no need to borrow (or rent) a truck to move your items to and from a mini-storage unit or storage locker.

NOTE: If you choose to store your BigSteelBox at one of our secure locations you can get occasional access to your items by giving us 24 business hours’ notice.

How important is saving time to you?
Mobility and convenience are the biggest advantages to renting a BigSteelBox over a storage locker or mini-storage unit. With lockers or mini-storage, you have to load a truck, drive it to the storage facility, and unload it again. With BigSteelBox, you only have to load it once.