OneDrive
About OneDrive
OneDrive is a secure access, sharing and file storage solution which enables users to store and share photos, videos, documents, and more anytime, anywhere via any device, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobiles. Offering a centralized platform, OneDrive gives users quick access to all of their photos and documents. OneDrive allows users to keep all of their favorite photos and videos safe, even if something happens to their device, with remote device wiping technology.
Users can also share files or entire folders, like photo albums, without attaching anything. Since OneDrive works with Microsoft 365, users can create, edit and share their documents easily. OneDrive supports other collaboration tools such as real-time co-authoring, which allow users to work with anyone inside or outside of their organization. Users can use built-in search and discovery tools to find relevant files quickly.
Native mobile apps for Windows, iOS and Android give users the flexibility to access and share files on the go, via any mobile device. OneDrive also supports a number of security features including device access rules, device reports and remote device wiping. Users can also track which files are being shared, and with whom. In-app sharing enables each employee to seamlessly share and set specific access permissions for their files, based on the organization’s settings.
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- Industry: Writing & Editing
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
One of the best cloud storage programs
Reviewed on 2024/09/16
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my experience with OneDrive, I have been using OneDrive for...
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my experience with OneDrive, I have been using OneDrive for quite a while now and I would for sure recommend.
Pros
Being able to back up files from all my devices that I'm logged into, file sharing across all my logged in devices, and the price for the cloud services is very reasonable especially considering every bonus that is included when paying for cloud and being able to share it with family.
Cons
Personally the only thing that I would change is the way OneDrive categorizes uploaded photos from mobile.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Microsoft OneDrive: Reviewing Its Integration and Functionality
Reviewed on 2024/11/09
Overall, OneDrive is an essential aspect of how I interact with the Microsoft 365 environment and...
Overall, OneDrive is an essential aspect of how I interact with the Microsoft 365 environment and collaborate with others across a variety of work-related devices. While it has its issues, I could not imagine working in a Microsoft workspace without it.
Pros
What I like most about OneDrive is its ease of use and integration with most of my applications (Microsoft Office Apps, Teams, and Outlook). The layout mirrors the interface of Windows File Explore, which presents a layer of familiarity for me as I primarily use the Windows operating system.
Cons
There are a few things that I dislike about OneDrive. First, maximizing its use requires dependency on the Microsoft suite of products. This can limit functionality if you have more than one workspace or environment that you have in your organization.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
NO, please. Just no.
Reviewed on 2024/05/29
IT was an utter nightmare. I was never assigned a company Microsoft email addy so I was told to...
IT was an utter nightmare. I was never assigned a company Microsoft email addy so I was told to sign in using my existing hotmail account from 1997. Big Mistake. Somehow my personal files ended up on the main company drive, and some were LOST when I was pruned from the company account. I do not recall giving OneDrive permission to merge my stuff with the company's but whatevs. To this day I have issues logging into my 25 year old hotmail account, which I keep for throwaway emails and such. Also, it downloaded the entire OneDrive account onto my Macbook Pro and caused glitches, crashes, and other weirdness that only went away when I wiped the machine and started over. OneDrive is just too complicated for small business.
Pros
I liked how it was easy to share docs and digital assets. It's a good platform for Enterprise.
Cons
There was never any way to know if you were working on the latest version of a doc or asset. So many times we'd end up with ten different copies and no way to know which was the "official" doc bc everyone edited their own copy and not a master copy. Caused a lot of problems, hurt feelings, and needless reprimands.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
One Drive is a great tool for the Windows OS
Reviewed on 2024/10/29
I use it every day. I sync my documents as I have two computers I use and smart devices. I have...
I use it every day. I sync my documents as I have two computers I use and smart devices. I have rarely had any problems personally. Some of my staff, who are not as "tech savvy", have had issues with the overall system.
Pros
Syncing documents across devices is easy to use once set up. It can work with documents and saves synchronously. Some users love that OneDrive works across Windows and syncs with many areas of OS.
Cons
Initial set-up can be tricky if you are not familiar with the platform. Microsoft is very pushy about getting users to sign in and use services. It can be not very pleasant at times.
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One Drive works better for our power users. Administration team, policy, etc.Switched From
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Both products were expensive and not feature rich.- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Files can be secured digitally with it.
Reviewed on 2024/12/26
It has made my digital life much easier by giving me a simple and accessible place to store files...
It has made my digital life much easier by giving me a simple and accessible place to store files that lets me access and share files and collaborate on projects. And, whether I’m doing a personal project or working with my colleagues, OneDrive helps me have my files accessible wherever I am and on any device I use.
Pros
OneDrive is my digital file cabinet — I put everything important away and can access it whenever I want. I appreciate how well it works with Windows and other Microsoft programs, the auto backup and auto sync functions to guarantee my data is never lost or corrupt, and how much free storage it gives.
Cons
It can be a great cloud storage solution, but syncing problems from time to time can make it hard, especially when the file is large or the internet is too slow.
OneDrive FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for OneDrive.Q. What type of pricing plans does OneDrive offer?
OneDrive offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$1.99/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
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.
Q. Who are the typical users of OneDrive?
OneDrive has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does OneDrive support?
OneDrive supports the following 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
Q. Does OneDrive support mobile devices?
OneDrive supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does OneDrive integrate with?
OneDrive integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft 365
Q. What level of support does OneDrive offer?
OneDrive offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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