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We performed a comparison between Microsoft OneDrive and Office 365 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Content Collaboration Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft OneDrive vs. Office 365 Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It is good as a central hub for the storage of documents and sharing among team members.""One of the good features is that the users are not even aware that they're using it.""It is well integrated with other Microsoft products.""With this solution, the sharing of documents if very easy to do. There's a lot of collaboration you can do with your colleagues.""The most valuable feature is to be able to modify the file online and keep it stored on the cloud, since it is not necessary to download it to make modifications.""We use Microsoft OneDrive for file sharing without the need for additional hardware (such as flash drives or external hard drives).""The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again.""It helps you keep organized."

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"I like that it is cloud-based, wherefrom any computer I can access my documents and continue working.""Reliable without any glitches.""I like all of the features.""As an email provider, I believe Office 365 is the best email provider.""The most innovative feature of Office 365 is the Power Apps, which allows us to automate literally everything that we want automated. For example, sending attachments to specific folders on SharePoint, adding people's SharePoint when certain apps are performed, or emailing certain people at certain instances, such as when you've done a follow-up with the CRM and you need a marketing email to be sent out at a particular point.""The integration with other applications is pretty good.""Most of the work that seems not to work offline works perfectly with Microsoft Office 2013, like converting a Word document to a PDF file.""I like Office 365's usability."

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Cons
"Support has not been the same since the beginning of COVID lockdowns.""The initial setup is not easy.""The initial setup is a bit clunky.""Recent functionality changes have actually made the product more confusing to use.""The online application is quite limited, for this and other Office offerings.""I think it should be more user-friendly with more tutorials on the full scale of the program.""I would advice not storage sensitive information since it could be prone to hacking.""The technical support is really very bad."

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"Security is still complex, but the admin console improving.""Data protection and email security are almost the same for all the organizations, irrespective of their segment (SMB or enterprises), with standard subscription at least basic Data loss prevention and Advance threat protection can be enabled for SMB segments, it is available in enterprise version / Premium versions.""It could be more user-friendly for inexperienced people.""It needs improvements around its compatibility with non-Microsoft products.""Using Office 365 is not that flexible on some mobile devices, like Android.""I rate the support of Office 365 a four out of five.""Office 365 could be easier to use at first. Tutorials are needed to know how to use the solution.""The integration with mobile services is not so good. It's coming, but they could improve a lot."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
  • "Using this software, it has had an amazing impact moneywise on our business. It allows us to share documents without the need of extra hardware."
  • "We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."
  • "OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
  • "It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
  • "This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."
  • "The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
  • "The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
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  • "Licensing, billing, and accounting are available from the management interface."
  • "Good reporting and good value subscriptions for international calls."
  • "​The pricing/licensing is easy to manage."
  • "The pricing is good for all the features that we receive, e.g., Skype for Business."
  • "The pricing is not really high, but one can get the software with the license key for free."
  • "The pricing is high and has actually caused us to limit the number of licenses we purchase due to budgeting."
  • "I think that we pay $9.99 USD per user, monthly."
  • "Most of the time, we purchase Microsoft Exchange licenses, which are less expensive and provide only an email platform and 50 gigabytes of email storage for free."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again.
    Top Answer:It takes too long for OneDrive to synchronize various applications, especially when you are saving office data. It also requires too much bandwidth.
    Top Answer:We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Office 365 is automatic saving. If something happens on the computer your work is saved.
    Top Answer:I’m not sure of the exact cost. In the past, it might have been free. However, now, people do need to pay in order to use it. I would put the pricing around two out of five. It's not the cheapest… more »
    Top Answer:Office 365 could be easier to use at first. Tutorials are needed to know how to use the solution.
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    Also Known As
    MS OneDrive
    Microsoft Office 365, Office 365 Enterprise, Office 365 Enterprise E1, Office 365 Enterprise E3, Office 365 Enterprise E5, Office 365 ProPlus, Office 365 Business, Office 365 Business Essentials, Office 365 Business Premium, Office 365 F1
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    Overview

    Microsoft OneDrive for Business gives you online storage that works seamlessly with the tools you use every day to create, communicate, and collaborate from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device.

    Office 365 is more than just Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. It provides powerful services like business-class email, online storage, and teamwork solutions that you can access from anywhere. Bring teams and resources together with solutions like Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business that make working together more productive and enjoyable regardless of where participants are located. Easily implement security and privacy controls to help protect business data and devices against malicious threats and help you meet your compliance obligations. Automatic updates ensure your employees will always have the latest features and security updates.

    Sample Customers
    Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts
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    Top Industries
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    Energy/Utilities Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Computer Software Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization47%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government5%
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company19%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Comms Service Provider3%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization77%
    Computer Software Company3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Government2%
    Company Size
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise51%
    Large Enterprise33%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise79%
    Large Enterprise14%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft OneDrive vs. Office 365
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft OneDrive vs. Office 365 and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft OneDrive is ranked 3rd in Content Collaboration Platforms with 19 reviews while Office 365 is ranked 8th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 54 reviews. Microsoft OneDrive is rated 8.2, while Office 365 is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft OneDrive writes "A transparent and self-explanatory storage system for data and files". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Office 365 writes "Great vulnerability insights, offers very impressive cash savings, and offers great information security tools". Microsoft OneDrive is most compared with SharePoint, Dropbox, Box, Atlassian Confluence and IBM FileNet, whereas Office 365 is most compared with Amazon WorkDocs, Atlassian Confluence, Citrix ShareFile, Box and HCL Verse. See our Microsoft OneDrive vs. Office 365 report.

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