UltraSeedBox

Introduction

With a name like Ultra Seed Box, hopes are high going into this seed box review. You can’t call yourself something like that and then deliver a subpar product. When you claim that you are the “ultra” version of something, well, you are automatically asking to be put under a heightened level of scrutiny. As a writer of seed box reviews, you are basically issuing a challenge with a name like that. ‘Prove me wrong,’ is what I hear when I come across a company with a name like Ultra Seed Box.

What would this seed box have to offer in order to be considered “ultra,” in my opinion? Well, naturally, I would expect the seed box to offer myriad payment plan options that range from affordable to heavy-duty. I would expect blazing fast download and seeding speeds, tons of traffic and RAM, unparalleled customer service, reliability, and a large selection of app compatibility. And this is just for starters.

There is some good news to start with, though … Ultra Seed Box does appear to have one of the best reputations online. This is one of those brands that users tend to swear by. You know how certain people are with Apple products? It seems as if Ultra Seed Box has managed to amass something of a similar cult following with their seed box services. So, that has to say something about the quality of their seed box, right?

Well, there is only one way to find out for sure. And that is to take a closer look at Ultra Seed Box, everything it has to offer, how much it will run you, etc. Let’s find out once and for all if Ultra Seed Box is, in fact, one of the best seed boxes for torrenting, or if it is nothing but a byproduct of unwarranted hype.

Design

The first notable strength regarding Ultra Seed Box is its intuitive, stylish, and user-friendly dashboard. This, as far as I’m concerned, can make or break a seed box. I have seen plenty of the so-called world’s best seed boxes for torrenting that I completely lost interest in when I saw that they offered a clunky or unnecessarily convoluted dashboard. As far as I’m concerned, the design of a seed box and how you are able to interact with it/what the dashboard allows you to do is almost as important as the performance of the seed box itself – at the very least, it is a major part of what you are actually paying for.

When you rent a seed box for an agreed-upon price per month, you sort of buy the storage space and network power on blind faith. In other words, it is not like many other products that you pay for in that you don’t ever get to really see the seed box. This is why the interface is especially important. There should be as little a disconnect as possible between you and your seed box.

Ultra Seed Box, I am happy to report, provides an excellent dashboard and overall user experience. You will get a quick overview of all your seed box’s specs, quotes, pending invoices, opened support tickets, news updates, and a convenient means of accessing the ever-growing knowledgebase of Ultra Seed Box for quick help.

A lot of seed boxes might stop there, but not Ultra Seed Box. They go above and beyond, enabling you to access a control panel. From here, users can access an increased level of security, as well as one-click access to all of the apps, products, and services associated with your account.

This control panel is also where you will be able to view the technical specs and useful information regarding your seed box. For instance, you can check on your remaining disk and traffic space, as well as figure out how to access any and all servers including HTTP, FTP, SSH, Proxy, Open VPN, etc.

The Ultra Seed Box dashboard is one of the most helpful and user-friendly seed box dashboards I have ever seen, hands down.

Content and Features

Ultra Seed box is definitely geared more towards advanced users. If you have little to no experience with using seed boxes for torrenting, you may find yourself a little lost in the initial setup process. Many of the features, too, may take some time to learn how to make the most of. That being said, beginners have reported being able to set up their seed boxes in a matter of just a few hours. And it is a great seed box for those just starting out using seed boxes for torrenting that want to have the ability to grow and expand their knowledge.

Tools and automation – It is becoming increasingly common for the best seed boxes to offer a large selection of apps meant to streamline the torrenting and media viewing process from torrent discovery to playback. Ultra Seed Box has jumped on this train, offering a long list of apps which can be easily and quickly installed onto the seed box with just one click.

One of the most popular apps in this list for Ultra Seed Box users is probably Plex. It is always a plus when you find a seed box that comes with built-in Plex compatibility. Why just use your seed box for torrenting when you can streamline the process to stream your torrents across all devices as well?

Customization and building – One of the most exciting features of Ultra Seed Box, especially for more advanced users, is the way the seed box accommodates customizations and the building of unofficial apps and programs so that you can make this the best seed box for your unique workflow. Every aspect of Ultra Seed Box comes with SSH access (non-root), resulting in a seed box that favors freedom and personalization.

Learning, growing, community – Most seed boxes don’t bother to cultivate a sense of community among their users, even though this can both bridge the gap between user and product while also generating an invaluable educational resource that adds to a sense of customer support. Once again, though, Ultra Seed Box is not like most. Members gain immediate access to a constantly expanding knowledgebase and community of torrenting and seed box enthusiasts. Thanks to this incredible resource, a beginner can become a finetuning and SSH customizing expert with haste.

Customer support – Perhaps the one downside to Ultra Seed Box is in its slightly underwhelming customer support. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that the customer support helpline is bad, unfriendly, or sluggish. My only beef comes from the fact that Ultra Seed Box uses a ticketing system exclusively, whereas other seed box services combine ticketing with 24/7 live chat (this is, I think, preferable).

Nevertheless, customer support is prompt (average response time is 90 minutes) and the Ultra Seed Box dashboard allows you to easily and conveniently track your open and pending tickets.

Security – Naturally, an all-important concern when it comes to seed boxes for torrenting, you can rest assured that Ultra Seed Box offers unparalleled security, encryption, and safety. In fact, Ultra Seed Box even subjects itself to independent security audits so that users trust that their data is protected.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

Yes, Ultra Seed Box is every bit as mobile friendly as you would hope it to be. Well, unless you would prefer to access the dashboard via a mobile app. That isn’t going to happen (and you’d be hard pressed to find a seed box that did have an app). Still, Ultra Seed Box’s mobile site and dashboard access is every bit as user-friendly and intuitive as it is on the desktop site.

Pricings and Plans

Oftentimes when it comes to these seed box reviews, things begin to get a little convoluted when it comes to the dozens of plans offered by the best seed boxes. Ultra Seed Box is not exception to this rule. Sure, this is great for the consumer (it means that you are more likely to find a plan that works for your needs), but it can be confusing and heady. Therefore, I am going to just provide an overview of the 4 main types of plans that Ultra Seed Box has to offer (you can follow up on ultraseedbox.com for more specifics):

xStream – All xStream plans come with Plex, Emby, or JellyFin compatibility. Plans start at $15.70/month, which gets you 2TB storage, 8TB upload, unmetered downloads, and 20Gbps network.

Essential – This is your basic budget plan. Starting at $6/month, you get 500GB storage, 4TB upload, unmetered download, and a 20Gbps network.

Bolt NVMe – These high-performance NVM devices are built for speed. Starting at $29.04/month, enjoy 500GB ultra-fast NVMe, 20TB upload, unmetered download, and 20Gbps network, Plex/Emby/Jellyfin, and GPU-acceleration

Tank Storage – If long-term storage is something you need, try out these plans that start at $18.13/month: 4TB disk, 8TB upload, unmetered download, 20Gbps network, 1Gbps max, and Plex/Emby/Jellyfin.