--- description: Get detailed information about OneDrive usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: OneDrive Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Collaboration Platform](/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) > [OneDrive](/software/161304/onedrive) # OneDrive Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/161304/onedrive Page: 1 / 514\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/161304/onedrive?page=2) > Web-based digital asset management solution that allows businesses of all sizes to manage files, collaborate, scan documents, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12830 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses OneDrive? The digital asset management solution assists businesses of all sizes with file management, collaboration, document scanning, and personalized search. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12830 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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**: $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 - Authentication Software - Backup and Recovery - Collaboration Tools - Content Library - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Data Import/Export - Data Storage Management - Data Synchronization - Document Capture - Document Management Software - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Encryption Software - File Sharing Software - File Transfer - Full Text Search - Messaging - Mobile Access - Multi-Device Support - Real Time Synchronization - Remote Access/Control - Reporting & Statistics - Search/Filter - Tagging - Third-Party Integrations - User Management - Version Control ## 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 Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Content Collaboration Platform](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Collaboration Platform](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) - [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30203/digital-asset-management/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/15/collaboration/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30063/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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"Files On-Demand" (Storage Savior) This is widely considered one of OneDrive's best technical features. It allows you to see your entire cloud folder structure directly in Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder, but the actual files aren't taking up a single megabyte on your hard drive until you double-click to open them. You can easily toggle files to be "Always keep on this device" (for offline work) or "Free up space" (to push them back to the cloud). 3. "Known Folder Move" (Effortless Backup) Instead of forcing you to manually drag files into a specific OneDrive folder, this feature automatically maps your PC's default Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders directly to the cloud. If your computer dies, you can log into a new machine and find your entire desktop exactly how you left it. > > **Cons**: 1. The Notoriously Finicky Sync Engine When OneDrive works, it’s seamless. When it doesn't, it can be a nightmare to troubleshoot. Cryptic Sync Errors: Users frequently run into unexplained "sync pending" loops or file lock conflicts. Filename and Path Restrictions: OneDrive is highly sensitive to special characters (like \<, \>, |, ?, \*) and long folder paths. If you have a deeply nested folder structure or copy files over from a Mac, the sync client can choke and refuse to upload them until you manually rename everything. 2. Desktop Bloat \& Aggressive Opt-Ins For Windows users, OneDrive can feel incredibly pushy. Forced Backup by Default: During Windows setup, Microsoft heavily pushes the "Known Folder Move" feature. Many users find their Desktop and Documents folders backed up to the cloud without fully realizing they agreed to it, which quickly fills up the free 5 GB limit. Nagging Notifications: It is notorious for pop-ups warning you that your storage is almost full, or prompting you to upgrade to a paid Microsoft 365 tier. 3. Subpar macOS Experience If you are a Mac user, OneDrive often feels like a second-class citizen compared to its Windows counterpart. Performance Lag: The macOS client has historically been resource-heavy, occasionally spiking CPU usage and draining battery life. Apple Silicon \& File Provider API Friction: Changes to how Apple forces cloud storage providers to integrate with macOS (the File Provider API) have led to bugs, broken local sync behavior, and folders behaving unexpectedly in Finder. 4. Clunky Web Interface and Sharing Limits While Google Drive has mastered simple link-sharing and intuitive web organization, OneDrive’s web portal can feel cluttered and corporate. Cumbersome Link Permissions: Managing who can edit, view, or download a shared folder is often a multi-click, confusing process compared to competitors. Weak Collaborative Web Tools: If you don't have the desktop Office apps installed, editing a document inside the web browser version of Word or Excel is a significantly stripped-down, slower experience. > > My overall experience with OneDrive is best described as highly efficient, but occasionally exhausting. It is an incredibly powerful, background-dwelling utility that occasionally demands your absolute, undivided attention when something goes wrong. How it feels to use OneDrive on a daily basis depends entirely on how you work: 💻 The Windows \& Microsoft 365 Enthusiast If you live inside Windows and use Office apps daily, the experience is practically flawless. The "Set It and Forget It" Magic: It quietly runs in the background. You save a Word document, close your laptop, open your phone, and it’s right there. The "Files On-Demand" feature feels like having a multi-terabyte hard drive without the physical weight. The Peace of Mind: Knowing your Desktop and Documents folders are continuously backed up means you never worry about a sudden hardware failure. 🍎 The macOS / Cross-Platform User If you use a Mac or constantly share files with people outside the Microsoft ecosystem, the experience is noticeably bumpier. Friction with Finder: While Microsoft has made massive strides in optimizing the Mac client (especially for Apple Silicon), macOS integration still occasionally feels like a translation of a Windows app rather than a native experience. Sharing Hurdles: Sending a link to a Google-centric client or a casual user often results in them complaining that they "can't access it" or are being forced to create a Microsoft account just to download a folder. It lacks the frictionless, universal sharing feel of Google Drive. ⚠️ The Troubleshooting Headache When the sync engine gets stuck, the user experience drops off a cliff. Resolving sync conflicts, dealing with "path too long" errors, or hunting down a file containing a forbidden character feels incredibly dated. Instead of the app silently handling these minor hiccups, it drops cryptic error icons in your system tray and leaves you to play digital detective. The Verdict: OneDrive is like a reliable, heavy-duty station wagon. It isn't flashy, its web interface feels a bit corporate, and it occasionally makes a weird noise under the hood. But if you need to haul massive amounts of Microsoft 365 data across multiple devices every single day, there is simply nothing better equipped for the job. ----- ### "Microsoft OneDrive" — 5.0/5 > **Nicholas** | *1 May 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Wide range of formats that can be uploaded allowing for keeping of samples and different editions that have been utilised > > **Cons**: Single File size limit depending on the subscription seems to always want to funnel us to a higher plan and in some cases you only have oversized files in a blue moon reducing value for money > > Its great as it gives real-time access to files for all authorised personnel therefore even in remote working collaboration is possible ----- ### "One stop solution for backups and files : One Drive" — 5.0/5 > **Roshan Raj** | *2 March 2025* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It easily sync all my files whatever i prepare. Mostly i have remote work, and i can have easy access to all of my files. > > **Cons**: If there is sub files or folders, u cannot delete the main folder directly. First you have to delete the files inside the sub folder then only able to delete main folder. > > Overall, it is fantastic tool for easy integration and sync to all of files in one place. Easy access and managable. ----- ### "Microsoft Makes Internal Document Transfer Easy and Safe" — 4.0/5 > **Joao** | *16 August 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The platform makes it easy for people working the same organization to share both confidential and non-confidential documents. Additionally, the amount of gigabytes/terabytes is more than enough for my needs since we are on an enterprise package. > > **Cons**: External sharing is difficult to setup with adequate guardrails and without internal IT support due to how IT setup out OneDrive. > > Overall, I like OneDrive a bit more than other storage platforms (specifically, for work) since it makes it easy to share documents, but also, integrate documents with tools that may use it (ex. connecting Excel data to PowerApps.) ----- ### "A Great Solution for Business Document Management" — 5.0/5 > **Caleb** | *14 July 2026* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The biggest advantage of OneDrive is its seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and its ease of file sharing and synchronization. It makes it easy to access project files from multiple devices, collaborate with team members, and keep documents up to date without maintaining multiple versions. > > **Cons**: The biggest drawback is that file synchronization can occasionally be confusing when multiple users are editing or moving files at the same time. While version history helps recover changes, sync conflicts can interrupt workflows if folder organization and permissions are not well managed. > > Overall, my experience with OneDrive has been very positive. It has become an essential part of our document management process by providing reliable cloud storage, simple file sharing, and seamless integration with Microsoft Office applications. The ability to access project documents from virtually anywhere has improved collaboration and productivity. 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