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# OneDrive

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> Web-based digital asset management solution that allows businesses of all sizes to manage files, collaborate, scan documents, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12800 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses OneDrive?

The digital asset management solution assists businesses of all sizes with file management, collaboration, document scanning, and personalized search.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12800 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Microsoft
- **Location**: Redmond, US
- **Founded**: 1975

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$1,99
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: OneDrive: Free storage for personal files.&#10;&#10;OneDrive for Business Plan 1: $5.00 user/month (annual commitment)&#10;OneDrive for Business Plan 2: $10.00 user/month (annual commitment)&#10;&#10;Contact Microsoft for detailed pricing information.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Archiving & Retention
- Asset Categorization
- Authentication
- Backup and Recovery
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Data Import/Export
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Document Capture
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Messaging
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Device Support
- Real Time Synchronization
- Remote Access/Control
- Reporting & Statistics
- Search/Filter
- Tagging
- Third-Party Integrations
- User Management
- Version Control

## Integrations (9 total)

- Google Drive
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Content Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software)

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5. [iCloud](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/204717/icloud) — 4.6/5 (1977 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Utilizing one drive in your daily life" — 5.0/5

> **Jedidiah** | *25 March 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The cloud storage that i can use to back up documents and to be able to access the document from any of my devices signed in to my one drive&#10;file manage&#10;affordable
> 
> **Cons**: when using it for the first time could give you issues like myself because I wasn't familiar with the components in other words it isn't user friendly
> 
> Ive been using it for 5 years now and my experience with one dive has been amazing. It help with resorting information and access it so I'm happy with it.

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### "Best Online Storage Platform" — 5.0/5

> **Orlando** | *18 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: I can collaborate with on files with my team and securely share files with external parties. I enjoy the feature where I can manage permissions and access the files on mobile on-the-go.
> 
> **Cons**: The limitation number of characters for One-Drive sync issue when you have created the shortcut on File Explorer for a SharePoint site.

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### "one drive for storage" — 4.0/5

> **harry** | *07 October 2021* | Sports | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: very easy to upload and view documents from any computer
> 
> **Cons**: I have  not had any major problems with this software

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### "Less hassle with one drive" — 5.0/5

> **Jessica** | *05 July 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like that they automatically give you an allowed amount of storage without charge that practically can cover all the storage one person may need if not integrating nor using for company business storage
> 
> **Cons**: The only thing I found a little bit upsetting was how many times they have had security breaches that apparently Microsoft made so easy to the hackers for them to obtain our personal info gain access to put Microsoft account without problems and even sometimes successfully lock us out of our own account m our documents and files all exposed so easy isn't what you want when putting your complete trust into one platform like one drive ...

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### "A Great Solution for Business Document Management" — 5.0/5

> **Caleb** | *14 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The biggest advantage of OneDrive is its seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and its ease of file sharing and synchronization. It makes it easy to access project files from multiple devices, collaborate with team members, and keep documents up to date without maintaining multiple versions.
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> **Cons**: The biggest drawback is that file synchronization can occasionally be confusing when multiple users are editing or moving files at the same time. While version history helps recover changes, sync conflicts can interrupt workflows if folder organization and permissions are not well managed.
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> Overall, my experience with OneDrive has been very positive. It has become an essential part of our document management process by providing reliable cloud storage, simple file sharing, and seamless integration with Microsoft Office applications. The ability to access project documents from virtually anywhere has improved collaboration and productivity. Although occasional synchronization issues can occur, the platform is dependable and has worked well for our day-to-day business operations.

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