Microsoft SharePoint Reviews & Product Details

I've spent the last several years working with Microsoft SharePoint both as an everyday end-user co-authoring documents and as a tenant administrator tacking the architecture, security, trimming, and site governance. Because I sit on both sides of the fence, my perspective is bit dual-sided: I deal with the friction points users complain about, and I also know why those constraints exist from an admin console standpoint.

The M365 Ecosystem Glue: If your organization lives inside Microsoft Teams, outlook, and OneDrive, SharePoint is the invisible engine that makes it all work. Real-time co-authoring and native version history have practically eliminated the old nightmare of "Final_v2_edited_Final.docx" floating around in email chains.

Granular Permission Controls: From an admin perspective, the security model is immensely powerful. Being able to scope access down from hub sites all the way to discrete document libraries and unique folder items allows us to keep sensitive HR or finance data locked down tight while keeping general communication sites open. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The permission Spaghetti Trap: Because SharePoint lets you break inheritance at almost any level (site, library, folder), it is remarkably easy for decentralized department owners to create a labyrinth of broken permission. As an admin, cleaning up permission audits when employees move between departments can turn into a headache.

The Out-of--the-Box Search Quirks: End-Users frequently grumble that native search can be finicky. If a document lacks proper metadata or is buried under five layers of nested folders, finding it via the global search bar can sometimes feel less intuitive than expected.

Steep Learning Curve for New Recruits: While power users and admins appreciate the infinites flexibility, untrained staff often view SharePoint as just another place to drop files without proper sites structuring and initial onboarding, user adoption can stall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the newer things I appreciate is the continued improvement in modern SharePoint sites and their integration with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Copilot. It has become easier to create collaborative workspaces, manage documents, and automate business processes using Power Automate. I also like the enhanced search capabilities, version control, and permission management, which help organizations collaborate securely while maintaining good governance over their content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SharePoint could improve the overall user experience by making advanced administration and site customization more intuitive. The platform can still be complex for new users, especially when managing permissions, navigation, and content structure. Better performance for large document libraries, simpler migration tools, more flexible page customization, and clearer guidance for governance and best practices would make the platform even easier to adopt and manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like about Microsoft SharePoint is how it helps us store our documents and collaborate within the team. It allows users to share documents with each other, work on the same document at the same time, and control access to those documents, among other things. Since it integrates with Microsoft applications like Excel, Word, Teams, etc., collaborating on a document becomes very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing as such to dislike but for a new user it can feel little tricky to understand, learning curve may be steep for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What stands out most about Microsoft SharePoint is how effectively it centralizes collaboration and document management within the Microsoft ecosystem. It gives teams a single place to store, organize, and share documents, backed by strong version control so everyone stays aligned and works from the most up-to-date file.

Its seamless integration with tools like Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive is another major benefit. It’s convenient to co-author documents in real time, share files quickly, and manage content without constantly switching between platforms. I also appreciate its flexibility: you can set up team sites, communication sites, and workflows that fit different business needs. Overall, it meaningfully strengthens collaboration, document governance, and knowledge sharing across teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the biggest challenges is the complexity of setup and customization. SharePoint is very powerful, but configuring sites, permissions, and workflows can feel complicated and often requires admin or developer support. It also isn’t always intuitive for new users or for teams that need to get things set up quickly.

Another common issue is navigation and the overall user experience. If sites aren’t well structured, it can be hard to find documents or key information. Users may struggle with search accuracy or end up dealing with deeply nested folders, which slows things down and reduces efficiency.

A further drawback is that many advanced features require additional tools or skills. For example, building workflows or automations typically involves Power Automate, and deeper customizations may require Power Apps or development knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Microsoft SharePoint to store Excel files and integrate them with other M365 tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps. I’ve also used SharePoint document libraries to maintain shared project files and keep track of documents that my team members can easily collaborate on. A key feature for me is being able to access a stored file and connect it directly to a workflow for automation. It’s very reliable as a backend data source for Power Apps and for reporting solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the permission and access management can be confusing for first-time users, especially when multiple groups and inherited permissions are involved. Large files may load slowly, and certain changes can end up duplicated or not properly updated for other team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We use SharePoint mainly for document storage and sharing, and the document libraries are really helpful for keeping everything organised. Team sites make it easy to have separate spaces for different teams, so files don’t get mixed up. The permissions and access control are also quite good—you can control exactly who can view or edit specific documents without any hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The search is honestly quite disappointing. Sometimes I search for a file and it just doesn’t show up, even though I know it’s there. The UI also feels a bit outdated and confusing, and new users can take a long time to figure out how to navigate properly. Setting up permissions for the first time is also pretty complicated—there are too many options, and it’s easy to make mistakes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful aspect of Microsoft SharePoint is that it’s a very good option for document storage and for sharing documents with the team. It supports strong team collaboration and makes it easy to access and review documents, even when the actual document owner isn’t available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Using this can be a little challenging for new users. Also, access controls can become complicated once too many members are using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part is that I can save as many documents as I want without losing them. That’s great for accessibility. I can store my data and access it whenever I need to, without worrying about losing anything at any time. I also haven’t paid anything for the services I’ve used so far, so I believe the pricing is perfect. Furthermore, environment and design look very professional, easy to use and perfect to master. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't have any significant issue with Microsoft Share-point. I think it's great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how Microsoft SharePoint lets me build clean, structured pages quickly with drag-and-drop which makes designing our internal hubs and catalogs really efficient. As a designer I appreciate how flexible it is for customizing visuals like hero banners and sections without needing heavy dev work. It is really fast and reliable! I also love how it is easy to reach out to support whenever I have problems. Also, it is included in our suite so the pricing is very reasonable! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the design flexibility feels limited especially when trying to push more custom or polished layouts beyond the default web parts. It can also feel a bit restrictive or inconsistent when spacing, alignment, and responsiveness don't behave as expected. Lastly, managing content and navigation across pages can get mess if the structure isn't setup carefully from the start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SharePoint is an easy-to-use file storage platform. It makes it simple to version files, and it includes features for sharing files with access controls such as view and edit permissions for teammates. It’s also integrated with Teams: you can create a SharePoint site within Teams, upload files there, and a SharePoint site is created that stays integrated with Teams.Can create lists and upload all types of files and entire history of who edited the file ,viewed the file etc can be seen in the history section Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SharePoint sometimes pauses file uploads when the file size is large, and I have to manually resume the upload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.