Microsoft 365 Business vs Microsoft OneDrive comparison

Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft OneDrive are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Microsoft 365 Business is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3, while Microsoft OneDrive is ranked #11. Microsoft 365 Business holds a 1.8% mindshare in CCP, compared to Microsoft OneDrive’s 9.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Microsoft 365 Business users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Microsoft OneDrive users who would recommend it.

Microsoft 365 Business

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97% willing to recommend

Microsoft OneDrive

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft OneDrive based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Content Collaboration Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft 365 Business vs. Microsoft OneDrive Report (Updated: June 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft 365 Business

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

245

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd)

Microsoft OneDrive

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 1.8%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft OneDrive is 9.8%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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CharlesBrewer

Managing Director at NaMax Limited

Price and reliability need improvement while general tasks are streamlined

The pricing for Microsoft 365 is too high, and quality-wise, it does not meet high standards. The operating system is outdated and inadequate. Microsoft has very poor security, and Defender is ineffective. In terms of collaboration and file sharing, OneDrive is very clunky and has frequent sync issues. It also crashes a lot and is unreliable.

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Victor Bayouwa

Owner at VBTECH-IT

I love the backup capabilities and the offline sync

We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups. The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again. It takes too long for…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"This is a user-friendly product that is easy to use."

"What I like is that Office 365 is nicely integrated with our email application Outlook. We also don't have to worry about updates. They are free, and they just happen automatically."

"The product is flexible and easy to use."

"The solution can scale up or down easily to meet the needs of any organization."

"It is easy to use."

"We can access it from anywhere. We can access it from home, the office, or any other place. It is a simple and the right product for the current COVID situation."

"It's great that many people can collaborate together at the same time."

"The setup is straightforward."

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"With this solution, the sharing of documents if very easy to do. There's a lot of collaboration you can do with your colleagues."

"The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again."

"Being able to use OneDrive as a mapped drive in Windows Explorer is the most valuable feature. Rather than using OneDrive on a browser, you can also open up the Windows Explorer and I can see the file structure in the normal format."

"Image management is great since the search is simple, and accessing images with labels is easy."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the amount of space allotted to each user that is issued a subscription."

"It is simple to use and it allows me to give me the opportunity to access anything I want from any device."

"We use Microsoft OneDrive for file sharing without the need for additional hardware (such as flash drives or external hard drives)."

"It is good as a central hub for the storage of documents and sharing among team members."

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Cons

"If Microsoft could do something about data loss prevention, that would be ideal."

"The SMTP should be easier to use and navigate."

"n the future, a dashboard should be included."

"The diagnostics is an issue that needs to be addressed, as it cannot be seen when needed."

"The price can always be improved."

"If Business 365's documentation were better, then the user could read it and fix their issues by themselves. Microsoft could also add some more detailed pop-up troubleshooting messages. When a user has a problem, the messages they get don't help much."

"The cost is not perfect."

"There are a lot of bugs, which I don't know how many people have come across. In Microsoft Teams, when you share any screen, I can't see much because the Microsoft Teams Window takes the majority of the space. A task section comes up and then below the screen, a list with the names of the people you are collaborating with comes up. When you have to share the screen, you get a small window, which also depends on the screen resolution of the person seeing it and sharing it. You basically need to have an extendable monitor and display unit to see the bigger screen. There should be a full functionality for changing the desktop screen to full screen. That would really be fantastic. This is surely going to be a critical area. If you see Zoom and Cisco WebEx, you get the full wider screen. In Microsoft Teams, voice quality can be made much better. I think the codex part can be something on which they can work further. In Microsoft Outlook, the GUI is years old, which is boring and makes you want to switch to the postal way of sending emails. They must change the GUI. I am a bit skeptical about the promises that are made by Microsoft. Even though Microsoft makes promises that your data will reside on the servers within your country. I don't think it is so, and the corporate data, the governmental data, and the patient data are still in Europe. In terms of the land laws, even if I have an agreement with Microsoft that my data should not be shared with any other countries, at the end of the day, the data is residing on some other land. So, the land laws of that particular country have the right to have access to the data that is residing on the server of a particular continent. So, the government can intercept the data. That's why I'm a bit skeptical. However, so far, no cases have come up related to this, but one day, it may come up. I hope Microsoft will find out a permanent solution for that. People are becoming more aware of privacy."

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"I would advice not storage sensitive information since it could be prone to hacking."

"An increase in the capacity of storage in the free version would be nice."

"The user interface sometimes fails and when it cannot connect, it does not give the reason why."

"The solution has sub-folders, which are visible to various team members. If you want to ensure the information is private, you would need to have a certain level of seniority in the office."

"It is not very stable because there are a lot of bugs."

"There are not enough ways to assign permissions to shared folders and files."

"The initial setup is not easy."

"The online application is quite limited, for this and other Office offerings."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are on a monthly subscription for the use of Microsoft 365 Business. There is an additional fee for support."

"We purchase annual licenses for this solution."

"Microsoft 365 Business could be cheaper."

"Licensing is on a monthly basis."

"There is a monthly subscription for the use of this solution."

"In general, the product offers different licenses at different prices based on which users have to determine the features they want in the product. My company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft."

"Microsoft 365 Business could be cheaper."

"Currently, my office pays for it, but if you want to get a license of your own, it is a bit pricey. It should be cheaper."

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"The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."

"Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."

"We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."

"This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."

"OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."

"The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."

"Using this software, it has had an amazing impact moneywise on our business. It allows us to share documents without the need of extra hardware."

"It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Educational Organization

31%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?

The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?

Every year, they are increasing their price significantly. The price has more than doubled now. Once you start using this product, it becomes difficult to switch to alternatives. Microsoft should b...

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Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business

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Overview

Microsoft 365 Business is an essential tool for organizations focusing on emails, document management, and collaboration, leveraging its cloud-based applications for daily office tasks and remote work.

Organizations utilize Microsoft 365 Business to enhance productivity and ensure secure document sharing, integrating it with tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. It's widely used for business intelligence, mobile device management, and remote document access. Many businesses migrate to Microsoft 365 Business for better connectivity and efficiency, appreciating its seamless tool integration, which aids in financial functions and team collaboration. Users value its high productivity, extensive collaboration via Teams, and cost-effective subscription plans, despite areas needing improvement, such as admin panels, security integration, and user experience.

What are the most important features of Microsoft 365 Business?

High productivity without custom tools
Seamless integration across devices
Extensive collaboration via Teams, file sharing, and video conferencing
Offline access
Ease of use and simplicity in adding licenses
Security and cost-effectiveness of subscription plans
Auto-updating software
SharePoint, Power BI, OneDrive, Outlook integration
Unified cloud storage

What are the benefits or ROI users should look for in reviews?

Enhanced productivity and collaboration
Cost savings with subscription plans
Increased mobility and remote access
Improved document security and sharing
Seamless integration with business applications
Efficiency in business intelligence and mobile device management

In specific industries like finance and remote work-centric sectors, Microsoft 365 Business is implemented extensively for its robust document management, financial functions, and exceptional team collaboration capabilities. Its unified cloud storage and mobile access ensure teams stay connected and productive, regardless of location.

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Microsoft OneDrive for Business gives you online storage that works seamlessly with the tools you use every day to create, communicate, and collaborate from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device.

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Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company

Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts

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