--- description: Learn more about OneDrive price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: OneDrive Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Collaboration Software](/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) > [OneDrive](/software/161304/onedrive) # OneDrive Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive Page: 1 / 516\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive?page=2) > 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 12869 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## 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** | 12869 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. OneDrive for Business Plan 1: $5.00 user/month (annual commitment) OneDrive for Business Plan 2: $10.00 user/month (annual commitment) 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) ## Related Categories - [Content Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) - [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30203/digital-asset-management/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/15/collaboration/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30063/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[iCloud](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/204717/icloud) — 4.6/5 (1988 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Utilizing one drive in your daily life" — 5.0/5 > **Jedidiah** | *25 March 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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 file manage 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. ----- ### "Best Online Storage Platform" — 5.0/5 > **Orlando** | *18 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **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. ----- ### "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 ----- ### "Microsoft Makes Internal Document Transfer Easy and Safe" — 4.0/5 > **Joao** | *16 August 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The platform makes it easy for people working the same organization to share both confidential and non-confidential documents. Additionally, the amount of gigabytes/terabytes is more than enough for my needs since we are on an enterprise package. > > **Cons**: External sharing is difficult to setup with adequate guardrails and without internal IT support due to how IT setup out OneDrive. > > Overall, I like OneDrive a bit more than other storage platforms (specifically, for work) since it makes it easy to share documents, but also, integrate documents with tools that may use it (ex. connecting Excel data to PowerApps.) ----- ### "Reliable Cloud Storage and Seamless Microsoft Integration for Daily Workflows" — 5.0/5 > **Hector** | *30 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pros: What did you like most about OneDrive? I appreciate how seamlessly OneDrive integrates with daily corporate workflow tools, especially Microsoft Outlook and OneNote. It makes document management and file sharing across my workstation incredibly efficient. The automatic cloud backup ensures my data is secure, and the Files On-Demand feature is excellent for viewing all my files in Explorer without consuming local hard drive space. The reliable accessibility keeps my productivity high and a great value for the money. > > **Cons**: The desktop client can sometimes consume a significant amount of system resources, particularly during startup or when processing large batch uploads. Additionally, there are occasional syncing hiccups and delays when multiple people attempt to collaborate on the exact same document simultaneously. Finally, navigating and transferring files between my work account and personal account could be much more intuitive, as it sometimes causes unnecessary friction. > > OneDrive serves as a highly dependable backbone for my file storage and sharing needs. Despite a few minor resource demands and occasional syncing quirks, its reliable synchronization and built-in compatibility with the broader Microsoft ecosystem make it an essential tool. It effortlessly supports my document management processes and provides peace of mind through consistent backups, proving to be a low-maintenance, high-value asset for daily productivity. ----- Page: 1 / 516\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data