# Page 5 | OneDrive Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is OneDrive the right Cloud Storage solution for you? Explore 12607 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/reviews --- OneDrive 4.5 (12607) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 15th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of OneDrive ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 12607 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Smooth and Dependable Cloud Storage for Daily Use" March 26, 2026 4.0 Easy to access,store files from anywhere ,intergration with microsoft word excell,powerpoint is easy. Pros One place data storage and easy file acess either in any system wherever login using one drive user login.Files auto save and sync to onedrive. Cons Limited free storage,Very limited flexibility in sharing Files.Files location gets confused.File sync issue. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer export executive Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "User-friendly software easy to use" December 19, 2025 5.0 Average scores hover around 4.5/5 on review sites, driven by seamless Microsoft ecosystem compatibility and robust collaboration tools. Many professionals, including those in pharma and tech, highlight its value for real-time editing and cross-device access. Pros Users frequently praise OneDrive for effortless file access across devices, eliminating worries about hardware upgrades or data loss. Real-time collaboration on documents, with autosave and multi-user editing, enhances productivity significantly. Cons Complex permission settings often confuse users, leading to unintended access or overly restrictive shares. Lack of advanced search filters for large libraries further hampers efficiency. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Events Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OneDrive Review" March 14, 2026 4.0 Pros I use OneDrive regularly to store and share files with teammates across different teams. It works well with the Microsoft tools we already use like Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, which makes collaboration pretty seamless. I like that I can quickly share documents, manage permissions, and access files from anywhere. Overall, it’s a reliable tool for keeping work organized and collaborating with colleagues. Cons Version conflicts occasionally happen when multiple people edit files at the same time. Also, syncing large folders can sometimes be a bit slow. Review Source Evangeline M. Concierge Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ups and Downs but overall not bad. " August 12, 2025 4.0 OneDrive is a decent storage cloud. There is plenty of room on the free plan if you only store documents and not pictures, videos or books. It connects with my Windows computer which I find handy. Pros I like that it links folders to Windows and I can decide if I want to store documents on the drive or on my computer. I also like how easy it is to access when I open Microsoft Edge and Outlook. Actually all Microsoft products have that little square with the mini boxes to open and move in and out of their products easily. Cons I do not want to spend a lot on storage and when my storage gets full it is hard to delete files from OneDrive. Also, if you have more than one Microsoft account it is hard to get to the storage if you are logged into the wrong account in another Microsoft product. Alternatives considered [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) Reason for choosing OneDrive I did not. I use both. I use OneDrive on my computer and Google Drive Online. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Survey Dept Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One Drive is a Powerful Tool in Many Different Ways" December 11, 2025 5.0 I highly recommend it due to it's ability for file access at all times and the transfer of large files which may not be transferable on a flash drive. The searching ability of OneDrive is also powerful allowing you to look for keywords in large amounts of files. Pros Easy to access and allows sharing with anyone I need to allow access. The system also allows me to access my own work remotely that I work on at the office from the field to home. Management and organization also is a great tool it offers. Cons You must pay attention when giving access to people outside the company because permissions will need to be changed before creating the link for persons not using our company email system. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Ok platform, does what it should, could be better" February 19, 2026 4.0 It's the main platform for files sharing and management in the company, so I used it daily. After a while it becomes natural to work with it, but starting to use it might feel weird. Pros The autosave feature on microsoft office files is great. It can avoid a lot of problem while working with multiple people in the same document. Cons It's not as intuitive as other platforms, the web version has a not so friendly UI, so I usually prefer just integrating it to Windows Explorer. Review Source MS Manish S. AI and Automation Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OneDrive - An addictive tool" March 2, 2026 5.0 I have used Onedrive for the last 4 years on a daily basis and have even used it to support my Automations and AI agents. It is a great tool, but waiting for the uploads sometimes becomes a reason to pause work. Pros OneDrive's the best tool for syncing and backup of data of organization. It is really useful when it comes to sharing documents and large files over emails to other colleagues. Cons Sometimes OneDrive syncing gets stuck when network connection is not stable, or is not sufficient to load large files. I have had this issue many a times when I upload a file on Onedrive and want to further share it with my team, but the sync takes very long and delays my work. Review Source MK Matthew K. IT Support Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "OneDrive, extremely handy for cloud based file backup and device transfer, occasional sync troubles" May 5, 2025 3.0 Use OneDrive to ensure that files are backed up to the cloud in case of fatal computer error, can make transfers to new devices smooth and effortless when user is fully updated and has maintained OneDrive login, but can make them extremely difficult when having to update cloud with large number of files and/or longer file path lengths (that may be difficult to change due to the desire to match other filing systems). Pros Provides a relatively seamless, effortless, and secure method to back up files without having to store them locally. Cons In my profession can experience frequent file path length transfer issues. Users may not want files backed up so they may disable OneDrive, and when re-enabling for sync there can be significant errors in backup when comparing old files to updated versions. Very often in those situations end up missing files but not knowing which ones, files don't show as properly sync'd, feature to force sync update either requires removing or downloading locally as far as I can tell, etc. Review Source MM Melissa M. Customer Service Manager Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy, reliable cloud storage that works seamlessly with Microsoft tools" March 9, 2026 5.0 Overall, OneDrive has been a great tool for managing and storing documents. It’s straightforward to use, secure and integrates perfectly with the Microsoft ecosystem. Being able to access files from anywhere and share them easily with colleagues makes collaboration much simpler. It has definitely improved how we organise and store important files. Pros OneDrive is extremely easy to use and makes storing and sharing files simple. The integration with Microsoft apps like Word, Excel and Outlook works seamlessly, which is great for day-to-day work. It’s also very reliable for backing up important documents and accessing them from different devices. The search function is quick, and the ability to organise folders keeps everything tidy and easy to find. Cons There’s very little to dislike. Occasionally large file uploads can take a little longer depending on internet speed, but overall the platform works smoothly and reliably. Review Source BK Blerta K. Language Instructor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The management of our language materials of Scandinavian language." March 26, 2026 5.0 It is important to have our curriculum open. I have used it to store the resources of our teaching and to organize student assignments. It also offers a very dependable platform on which to conduct day-to-day education administration, however the direct downloading of large audio or video files through the browser can be painfully slow to our remote students. Pros It is unrealistic in terms of its ease of use when it comes to file upload and document management where our teachers can effortlessly organize grammar worksheets and distribute the course materials to our language students. Cons Increasing our cloud storage of big multimedia files is not a good value on a small school budget, and video sharing features are also very bulky, and customer service is virtually non-existent to small educational accounts. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Migration Analyst Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good document management platform" February 4, 2026 5.0 Overall great, despite having setbacks in file transfer speeds or issues in file access management, its overall a good platform to make file transfer and sharing seamless. Pros This is our main platform software and drive for sharing files across our workplace. Syncing data and real time updates across different folders makes productivity seamless. Cons Performance varies a lot as sometimes file transfer may take a very long time. There may be some issues I have encountered accessing file permissions. Review Source AS Andre S. IT-Systemadministrator Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "IT-Systemadministrator" March 27, 2026 4.0 Overall, OneDrive is a reliable and well‑integrated solution for enterprise file storage and collaboration. From an administrative point of view, it offers a good balance between control, security and usability. Pros From an admin perspective, OneDrive integrates very well into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Sync works well across Windows, macOS and mobile devices. Features like Known Folder Move, conditional access, and audit logging make it easier to manage data security and compliance without adding extra tools. Cons Troubleshooting sync issues can still be time‑consuming, especially when users have large libraries or long file paths. Error messages are often not very helpful for end users, which means admins get involved more often than necessary. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Electrical Engineer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OneDrive Review - KN" December 26, 2025 4.0 overall OneDrive is a satisfactory file sharing service, but can often be more difficult to use and sync than other project management programs or even sharepoint Pros ability to share within the same organization and the value for money for the size is a great benefit to this software Cons sharing outside of the same organization and the way that links are created but not controlled is a very confusing part of the software Review Source James H. Senior Project Coordinator Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Secure Cloud file storage application " December 9, 2025 4.0 The cloud storage feature is effective and highly reliable when it comes to data safety. It is convenient to share files and store large documents with OneDrive. Pros OneDrive is my primary file and photo storage system that gives me free access to my documents from anywhere. It automatically backs up confidential files from windows. Cons OneDrive has securely protected my files from malware attacks and I really like it. It is awesome and I don't dislike anything. Review Source MH Michael H. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Cloud Storage That Works Well with Microsoft" January 14, 2026 5.0 Overall, OneDrive has been a solid and dependable tool for everyday file storage and sharing. It works well with Microsoft Office, and makes collaboration easy. Pros OneDrive works really well with Microsoft Office and makes it easy to store, access, and share files from anywhere. Syncing is dependable, collaboration is simple, and it’s convenient having everything built into the Microsoft ecosystem instead of juggling multiple platforms. Cons Syncing issues pop up occasionally, especially when working with large folders or lots of files, and it’s not always clear what’s causing them. Sharing permissions can also be confusing at times. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer AGM Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Why I love One Drive" February 11, 2026 4.0 I have been using this for years now and primarily use it wherever I work within the hospitality industry. Files come me wherever I am. Pros The convenience of having your important files accessible whenever needed wherever I am in the world. Cons It's free options for Microsoft Office software is amazing, however it can glitchy sometimes, but not often Switched from [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) Found this to be more reliable of a product Review Source aA alessandro A. INFORMATICO Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Onedrive da tenere in considerazione" February 22, 2026 5.0 Un elemento che rende OneDrive apprezzato è il supporto ai file multimediali. A differenza di altri gestori, come per esempio Sync, che non permettono di vederli in app. Microsoft OneDrive consente la riproduzione su tutte le piattaforme. Potete quindi aprire foto e video in alta qualità per la lettura immediata. Quando aprite le foto, potete aggiungerle a un album ed eseguire alcune funzioni di editing basilare. Per esempio ruotarle o tagliarle, con un controllo versioni per verificare anche quelle precedenti. Se state cercando un buon cloud storage per il caricamento di foto, potrete sfruttare i 5 GB di OneDrive per questa operazione. Naturalmente il gestore dà il meglio di sé quando non usate l’applicazione Web. D’altronde parliamo di una cartella sul vostro computer, perfettamente integrata con Windows. Potete quindi aprire i file con il vostro software preferito ed effettuare tutte le modifiche che desiderate. Se siete soliti fare modifiche approfondite alle foto con Photoshop, niente vi vieta di farlo! Una comodità davvero impareggiabile per gli utenti che usano OneDrive da computer. Pros Interfaccia semplice da usare Compatibilità con tanti sistemi Interessante il fatto del web e della app Cons Piano gratis da 5 GB carente , Assistenza clienti lenta , Mancanza di privacy , Funzionalità ritenute base, come la gestione offline, possono richiedere abbonamenti premium. Review Source AM Amber M. HR Advisor Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Brilliant - love One Drive!" March 3, 2026 5.0 I use this system every day and think it is absolutely brilliant - it allows me to access documents on both my laptop & phone with ease. Pros One Drive has great versatility, it is so easy to use and has brilliant storage facility, even for free users. Cons There really is not much at all that I dislike about One Drive, I use the system every day so I guess more free storage would be great. Switched from [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) I wanted to keep in line with using other Microsoft products Review Source BP Ben P. Operations Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Freedom Files!!" December 12, 2025 5.0 I would have to say i love the stability and security using OneDrive, it even has a Personal Vault feature to be able to lock certain files away which is really handy for when you need to upload those sensitive files. I will continue to monitor over the next few weeks but everything is working great in the meantime. Pros I've just recently stated using OneDrive for document sharing around the office. It allows real time access of files that a stored within the cloud and im able to share to multiple people simultaneously. It has given me more freedom now that im able to access my files remotely being to easy to use and the best thing about it is its free. Talk about value for money!! So far so good. Cons One feature that i dislike is that it gives me a bit of trouble when trying to sign in between different accounts. I've encountered this problem twice in 2 days now which is a little frustrating. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Learning Experience Designer Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OneDrive Works Well at Work" December 19, 2025 5.0 One drive works well for my work needs. Yes, there are some unintuitive aspects of it related to sharing links and managing access, but overall it functions well. Pros What I like most about OneDrive is the ability to have all my workfiles in the cloud. This provides for easy access. Cons I find the interface a bit bloated and clunky like most Microsoft products. There are just too many menu options and ways to do the same thing. Review Source CM Cammie M. Graphic Design and Ecommerce Manager Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple to use and share files" May 29, 2025 4.0 Overall good. I used dropbox previously and it is pretty much the same. Easy to navigate through and share files with people inside and outside my organization. Pros Simple to use but is a little confusing to differentiate between Sharepoint and onedrive. Also sometimes hard to understand permissions when sharing files with people inside and outside my company. Cons can sometimes be hard to navigate to what folders I want to access once I log in because those files are technically on sharepoint Switched from [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) Because my organization went fully to microsoft. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer App Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable Cloud Storage with Seamless Microsoft Integration" March 28, 2026 4.0 Overall, a reliable and convenient cloud storage service with strong Microsoft integration, though occasional sync issues can affect usability. Pros I liked its seamless file syncing, easy sharing, and integration with Microsoft tools, making collaboration simple and efficient. Cons Occasional sync issues, confusing folder structure, and limited storage on the free plan made it less convenient at times. Review Source FV Francisco V. CFO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great sharing options " January 16, 2026 5.0 Pros What I most like is the easy of share folders and be able to make changes in collaboration with other people that have access to it Cons The least I like is that not all my files are available offline, is salt when I don’t use it for a long time the file looses access when I’m offline Alternatives considered [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) Reason for choosing OneDrive Easy of use and price for the options you get Review Source AG Alice G. Training Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OneDrive- Great Storage Option " November 7, 2025 5.0 Overall, OneDrive is a great application that I use every day. I like having all my documents in one place to easily access them weather I'm on my desktop or laptop. Pros OneDrive stores all my important documents and keeps them secure, I can easily transfer information from my desktop to my laptop. Cons There are some functions that I do not fully understand. I wish there was a tutorial for how to use some of the functions and their purpose. Review Source DB Dori B. Consultatant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Access Onedrive" January 10, 2026 5.0 I use one drive regularly to create and access power points and word documents for presentations at school where I teach. Pros One drive has become the go online system to for most of the education institutions I work for currently. Cons Sometimes one drive is difficult to access online using different computers and I can’t find my accounts. Switched from [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) My institution uses onedrive. I work at a university Review Source Similar Products Featured