--- description: Review of OneDrive Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: OneDrive | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/722/document-management/software) > [OneDrive](/software/23542/onedrive) # OneDrive Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23542/onedrive Page: 1 / 512\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23542/onedrive?page=2) > OneDrive is a cloud-based content management solution that provides organizations with a platform to collaborate, share and store documents. This system enables cross-platform synchronization and prevents data loss. OneDrive allows users to collaborate and share documents in real-time with team members and clients, and managers can access, review and edit. It assists users in file management by restricting file access within teams and organizations. In addition, the system shares real-time notifications whenever a file is viewed or edited. OneDrive auto-tags photos by detecting visuals saved in the cloud that makes them simple to search and organize. In addition, the solution enables users to share and access files 24/7 from any mobile device. Additionally, the platform also provides free storage up to 5GB and is available on Windows, Android and iOS devices. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12768 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12768 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 Categorisation - Asset Library - Asset Sharing - Authentication - Automatic Backup - Backup and Recovery - Cloud Computing - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Content Library - Content Management - Data Import/Export - Data Recovery - Data Security - Data Storage Management - Data Synchronisation ## 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 - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) - [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1634/digital-asset-management/software) - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4231/cloud-storage/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4138/collaboration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is easy to use, supports simple file uploads, and allows external sharing. Customer support is acceptable, though community forums are often more useful. > > **Cons**: There can be reliability issues, including crashes and sync problems, particularly with shared locations and larger SharePoint libraries. There has been little meaningful improvement in core functionality over time, with some users reporting increased sync issues compared to earlier versions. It is better suited to small environments and can become restrictive at scale, making it less suitable for larger organisations unless limits are increased or a more enterprise-capable version is introduced. > > OneDrive is a solid solution for backup and file sharing within a Microsoft 365 environment, delivering good core functionality at no additional cost. It remains a valuable and widely used tool across MSP environments - though better for smaller businesses. ----- ### "Simple and easy with some bugs" — 4.0/5 > **Kara** | *23 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I most like the ability to easily create shared drives and easily switch between desktop and online with my files. > > **Cons**: Sometimes my files get lost or I have a hard time uploading. I will save something to OneDrive and not be able to find it. I think there might be a lag at times too. ----- ### "Have been using it for years" — 5.0/5 > **Guy** | *10 June 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Makes your files easily accessible and sharable. It notifies you when you have a large amount of files deleted > > **Cons**: It doesn't let you know if you are using a large and fast paced changing folder that should not be in OneDrive - e.g., .venv with python packages > > Overall, it's easy to use, reliable, and works well for both personal and professional file management. ----- ### "OneDrive:Secure Storage Made Simple" — 4.0/5 > **Souvik** | *25 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The "Files On-Demand" feature has been liked by lots of people because it has been a built-in feature of Windows right from the start. This feature enables you to view all your files in File Explorer, even if they are not physically taking up space on your hard drive until you choose to open them. > > **Cons**: I would​‍​‌‍​‍‌ often say that the interface, particularly the web version, is cumbersome in comparison to the beautifully minimalistic look of Google Drive. It can be quite a task to share a file with an external user and set the right permissions, as if you were finding your way through a complicated forest of ​‍​‌‍​‍‌menus. > > As​‍​‌‍​‍‌ a security professional who always looks for more efficiency, I see OneDrive as a high-utility digital architecture that fits beautifully with my focus on smart systems.In fact, I have a cleaned-up workspace where all my technical logs and security documentation are accessible without having to fill up my hard ​‍​‌‍​‍‌drive. ----- ### "OneDrive Review" — 4.0/5 > **Amir** | *26 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: OneDrive by Microsoft is an excellent source of providing storage to data in a centralized system. The files \& data can be accessed from anywhere remotely. > > **Cons**: There are issues sometimes when multiple users using the same files, duplicate files are created in the system. Its hard to recognize and find the final updated file > > Overall experience with the usage of OneDrive is great. The cloud storage solution provide value for money. There is no subscription fee for the basic users ----- Page: 1 / 512\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23542/onedrive?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23542/onedrive) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data