--- description: Review of OneDrive Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: OneDrive | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/722/document-management/software) > [OneDrive](/software/23542/onedrive) # OneDrive Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/23542/onedrive Page: 1 / 507\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/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 12636 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12636 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**: USD 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 - 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 Synchronization ## 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.com.au/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/722/document-management/software) - [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1634/digital-asset-management/software) - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4231/cloud-storage/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4138/collaboration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I use this one with a professional account and with a personal account > > **Cons**: It can cost as much as an individual license, but if you apply for a family one, it will reduce the cost making it affordable > > Continues to be a great tool to store, manage, and share documents, photos, or any other asset in the company or personal use ----- ### "Great functionality, lacking some management visibility and features" — 4.0/5 > **connor** | *18 March 2026* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of sharing documents internally, and externally depending on Org settings and policies. Having native integrations and tie-ins to local file explorer allow ease of use > > **Cons**: From an administrative perspective, it leaves a lot to be desired - especially after working with on premise solutions such as Active Directory, which provides clear and intuitive management of organisational objects and permissions > > It provides great functionality for end users and alleviates some requirement from IT professionals to roll out file sharing resources and platforms. It leaves a lot to be desired in relation to it's 'cousin' - i.e on premise active directory file and user management. It overlaps a lot with Sharepoint functionality and having the sharepoint app renamed some time ago to Onedrive for Business causes a lot of confusion for both end users and junior adminsitrators ----- ### "Great program\!" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew** | *3 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great program anyone can use. Enourmous storage capabilities, can be shared with the team easy, and our team uses this daily. > > **Cons**: As with any program, there is a slight learning curve. This was simple enough to use and we continue using this program daily. > > One Drive is an easy, cheap, and very useful program almost every company should utilize. Highly recommended. ----- ### "OneDrive in the Workplace" — 5.0/5 > **Samantha** | *18 March 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: In our business, OneDrive is used by individual employees to manage their personal work files. The ability to access files from anywhere has been especially beneficial in our hybrid workplace. Collaboration between users is seamless, and we frequently rely on version history as well as automatic syncing and backup. Integration with the rest of Microsoft 365 makes file uploads and sharing straightforward, and the search functionality is a major time saver for employees with a large number of documents. Overall, OneDrive provides a reliable and efficient solution for managing personal work files. > > **Cons**: OneDrive is primarily designed for personal projects rather than team projects. While we use SharePoint for collaborative work, having both personal and team files in one location could simplify things for employees who are less tech-savvy. While reliance on an internet connection is unavoidable, it can limit where and how files are accessed. > > OneDrive has been a valuable tool for our workplace to manage personal work files. It is wonderful that our employees can work from anywhere provided they have access to the internet. It works very well with other Microsoft applications and the search functionality is thorough. ----- ### "One Drive, One Motion" — 5.0/5 > **Hector** | *25 February 2026* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Organized and able to modify and create files, medias, documents with no difficulty. Easy to use when transferring information in a organized structure. > > **Cons**: To view documents via online. Majority of the time when looking for information in the desktop, I have to be redirected online to view said documents. In addition, I have to download the desktop application to view documents as a secondary step besides going online to view. > > My experience with one drive is effective when the support is available and the overall function of the drive is efficient. Options are available when needing additional storage needed for big projects. ----- Page: 1 / 507\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/23542/onedrive?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/23542/onedrive) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data