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Celebrating a Decade of Success: BOXIL Hits 4,000 Services

The SaaS comparison platform BOXIL, operated by SmartCamp Inc. and based in Minato, Tokyo, recently announced a significant milestone: it has surpassed 4,000 listed services as of November 2025. This achievement coincides with the 10th anniversary of BOXIL, which began offering services in September 2025. Over the past ten years, BOXIL has transformed into a robust platform, amassing 250,000 members and receiving 55,000 user reviews across various SaaS offerings.

BOXIL's Evolution Over a Decade

Since its inception, BOXIL has worked tirelessly to provide a comprehensive resource for businesses to compare cloud services easily. It covers key product information—such as features, pricing, and user testimonials—allowing users to create side-by-side comparison tables. Alongside its function as a comparison platform, BOXIL has also released the SaaS Industry Report since 2017, summarizing market trends and business models and contributing significantly to the industry's knowledge pool with over 30,000 downloads.

In addition, BOXIL hosts the annual BOXIL SaaS AWARD that recognizes and honors outstanding SaaS solutions, further solidifying its role in the SaaS ecosystem since 2019.

Membership Demographics and Market Impact

BOXIL boasts a membership demographic wherein approximately half are executives, including managers and department heads. Notably, around 22.8% of members come from large enterprises with over 1,000 employees, and the IT, telecommunications, and Internet sectors make up 31.4% of its user base. With the SaaS market's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projected at 11.6%, the anticipated market size is expected to reach 3.4 trillion yen by 2029.

The number of services represented in the SaaS Industry Report has quadrupled—from 1,500 services in 2025 to an anticipated surge compared to 2017, illustrating the increasing demand for cloud solutions.

A Timeline of Milestones

Here's a quick look at major milestones in BOXIL's journey:

• - April 2015: Launch of the BOXIL platform as a sales materials listing site.
• - September 2015: Transition to a dedicated SaaS comparison platform.
• - June 2016: Successful redesign of the homepage.
• - June 2017: Introduction of the SaaS Industry Report.
• - March 2019: The inaugural BOXIL SaaS AWARD ceremony.
• - January 2020: Membership surpasses 100,000.
• - June 2023: Reviews on the platform reach 30,000.
• - November 2025: Membership exceeds 200,000.

Vision for the Future

As BOXIL continues to grow, it remains committed to enhancing the user experience by providing transparent and specialized information. By improving its user interface and experience (UI/UX), the platform intends to support optimal SaaS selections, contributing to enhanced productivity across businesses while bridging the gap between SaaS consumers and providers.

CEO's Statement

In a recent statement, Shin On Hayashi, CEO of SmartCamp, expressed gratitude towards users and SaaS providers: "As BOXIL celebrates its 10th anniversary with over 4,000 listed services and 250,000 members, we remain dedicated to facilitating the right match between SaaS users and service providers, especially given today's emphasis on productivity and efficiency."

With ongoing updates and features, including the AI Concierge and the newly launched chat functionalities, BOXIL is set to enhance the SaaS landscape significantly, helping businesses as they navigate through the complexities of digital transformation.

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About SmartCamp Inc.

SmartCamp Inc., founded in June 2014, aims to expand technological access to increase productivity across society. It has recently welcomed BizHint as part of its family, enhancing its mission to facilitate SaaS adoption across diverse customer touchpoints.