Compare Microsoft 365 and Microsoft OneDrive for Business 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
$5 user/month
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,767)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(10,251)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business excels in organization and accessibility, with users praising its "files on demand" feature that allows easy access to files without downloading them. This capability is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage large amounts of data efficiently.
- Users say that Microsoft 365 offers a seamless experience when switching between applications, highlighting its ease of use and integration with tools like OneNote, Excel, and Word. Reviewers appreciate the ability to share files directly from these applications, which enhances productivity and saves time.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft OneDrive for Business integrates smoothly with other Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Teams, making it a strong choice for users who rely on these tools daily. The auto-save function and file restoration capabilities are also frequently mentioned as valuable features.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft 365 has a higher overall satisfaction score, it faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs for some users. This is reflected in feedback about configuration difficulties, which can hinder the user experience for those with unique requirements.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft 365's performance in device syncing and web interface is particularly strong, with users enjoying the quick access and functionality across devices. This is a significant advantage for teams that work remotely or on the go.
- Users report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business, while slightly lower in overall satisfaction, still provides solid support and usability features. However, some users feel that it could improve in areas like ease of setup and administrative controls compared to Microsoft 365, which is noted for its intuitive onboarding process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.
Free Trial
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,762
8.9
8,322
Ease of Use
9.0
4,817
8.7
8,393
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,371
8.8
2,143
Ease of Admin
8.7
1,010
8.5
1,544
Quality of Support
8.5
4,025
8.4
6,513
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
983
8.7
1,479
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
4,693
8.1
8,118
Features by Category
File Management
9.3
183
8.7
6450
9.2
179
8.6
6409
9.4
177
8.9
6469
9.0
171
8.6
6270
8.9
173
8.5
5380
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.6
76
7.9
274
8.7
75
8.4
288
8.8
76
8.1
277
Collaboration
9.2
177
8.7
5674
9.5
180
9.0
6592
9.1
179
8.4
5814
8.8
174
8.4
5104
Administration
9.2
173
8.7
4284
9.2
173
8.7
4226
9.1
169
8.8
4216
8.9
168
8.7
4598
8.8
163
8.7
3917
9.4
174
9.0
4724
Platform
9.3
185
8.8
1523
8.8
179
8.5
1198
9.0
179
8.7
1210
8.8
180
8.5
996
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.4
181
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
8.8
176
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
179
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
178
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.7
129
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
129
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.5
83
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
129
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
9.0
134
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
123
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
8.8
124
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.2
38
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
161
Not enough data
8.9
160
Not enough data
9.1
171
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
109
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
7.3
104
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
7.6
102
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
8.9
213
Not enough data
9.0
211
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
9.2
221
Not enough data
8.9
212
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
218
Not enough data
8.8
216
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
Calculating
9.2
184
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
180
Not enough data
9.1
180
Not enough data
Editing
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
181
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1327
Not enough data
9.0
1241
Not enough data
8.8
1202
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
1223
Not enough data
8.8
1094
Not enough data
8.7
1170
Not enough data
Management
8.8
1192
Not enough data
9.2
1231
Not enough data
9.2
1265
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
127
Not enough data
8.1
135
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.1
192
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
8.6
186
Not enough data
9.1
189
Not enough data
9.2
187
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.2
195
Not enough data
9.0
188
Not enough data
9.1
188
Not enough data
9.0
183
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
193
Not enough data
9.1
189
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.8
47
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.0
202
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.0
205
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
193
Not enough data
8.7
194
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
195
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
8.8
196
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
198
Not enough data
8.6
195
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
137
Not enough data
8.0
133
Not enough data
7.8
132
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.7
73
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
Settings
9.1
113
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
9.0
109
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.2
78
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
Design
8.8
232
Not enough data
8.9
235
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
237
Not enough data
9.2
238
Not enough data
File Types
9.4
242
Not enough data
9.1
239
Not enough data
8.6
230
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.9
239
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
9.2
240
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
8.8
233
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
8.9
235
Not enough data
Operating System
9.4
238
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
7.9
222
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
175
Not enough data
8.1
174
Not enough data
7.7
170
Not enough data
8.0
173
Not enough data
7.8
168
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.4
93
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.9
217
Not enough data
9.1
213
Not enough data
8.6
207
Not enough data
8.9
212
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
216
Not enough data
8.5
205
Not enough data
8.2
201
Not enough data
Time Management
8.9
205
Not enough data
9.1
213
Not enough data
8.8
208
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.3
155
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft 365 and Microsoft OneDrive for Business are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
69.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Education Management
5.6%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
69.3%
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