# Carbonite Safe vs Microsoft OneDrive for Business Comparison


| | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 198 | 10,423 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Carbonite Safe

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (1 reviews)
- Backup Problems (1 reviews)

### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

Pros:
- Ease of Use (198 reviews)
- Seamless Integration (181 reviews)

Cons:
- Syncing Issues (166 reviews)
- Permission Issues (41 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 8.9 (8466 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (165 reviews) | 8.7 (8547 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (86 reviews) | 8.8 (2291 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (1566 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (126 reviews) | 8.4 (6637 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (77 reviews) | 8.7 (1500 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.4 (165 reviews) | 8.1 (8238 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Carbonite Safe

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 1 TB of OneDrive storage

Price: $5 user/month

Description: Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.


[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | 8.7/10 | 7468 |

#### File Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (6562 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6488 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6553 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6349 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | 8.5 (5435 reviews) | 
| **Video Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (293 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (315 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.1 (295 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5717 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (6705 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (5885 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (5139 reviews) | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (4321 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | 8.7 (4260 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (4243 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 8.7 (4632 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | 8.7 (3939 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.0 (4779 reviews) | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1522 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1196 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1209 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | 8.5 (994 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio/Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving & Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Publishing Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | 8.8/10 | 38 |
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Local Backup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conflict Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Way Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving & Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Carbonite Safe (2):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication)

**Unique to Microsoft OneDrive for Business (1):** [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Carbonite Safe | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.2% | 29.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.3% | 33.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.6% | 37.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Carbonite Safe

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Utilities:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 3.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Automotive:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 42.2%

#### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Education Management:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 54.0%

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## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Carbonite Safe

- Title: [Is carbonite a good backup?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-carbonite-a-good-backup) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, but better than nothing."

### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

- Title: [Which is better Drop box or One drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/23433-which-is-better-drop-box-or-one-drive) — 14 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on the application. At one time, I would have endorsed DropBox without hesitation. OneDrive has resolved their sync issues, and I find it just as..."
- Title: [How does Microsoft OneDrive for Business enhance collaboration and productivity in remote work settings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-microsoft-onedrive-for-business-enhance-collaboration-and-productivity-in-remote-work-settings) — 6 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "When knowledge workers have access to OneDrive they are able to share documents across huge distances with colleagues being able to access and update the..."
- Title: [Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-save-pictures-as-well-as-documents-in-one-drive-33e66c84-6b2a-4f52-a395-9c8d86ad2404) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive.  In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. "
- Title: [Is there any way to see your files on the web?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-see-your-files-on-the-web) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Go to office365.com and sign into your account. Once you do so, go to the  Onedrive tab and your files should be there but only if you saved your files..."
- Title: [Does Microsoft teams require OneDrive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-microsoft-teams-require-onedrive) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "They come together as a standard package for businesses."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/carbonite-safe-vs-microsoft-onedrive-for-business)