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Microsoft OneDrive for Business vs OpenText Content Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 23, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft OneDrive for Busi...
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.3
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Content Management
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Microsoft OneDrive for Business is 9.6%, down from 12.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Management is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Victor Bayouwa - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Jaideep MS - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables effective document control yet requires better affordability and clarity
I use extended ECM for procurement, sales, engineering documents, and sometimes invoices and accounts payable or receivable The version controls and the business workspace part integrate well with SAP and OpenText, providing granular level control over who accesses the workspace. The seamless…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I appreciate about Microsoft OneDrive is that internet access is all you need."
"Image management is great since the search is simple, and accessing images with labels is easy."
"It is free if you use Microsoft Office 365."
"It was extremely easy to setup."
"Scalability is good just because it is a cloud-based product."
"They have support for integration with a lot of tools."
"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."
"The most valuable feature is to be able to modify the file online and keep it stored on the cloud, since it is not necessary to download it to make modifications."
"The solution's automatic document numbering, state management, and process flow are very useful features to go through the full cycle of the document."
"An SAP user can store documents directly into OpenText without a connector."
"The engineering document management system is one of the most valuable features."
"The ability to add metadata and use that to categorize information is a valuable feature of OpenText Extended ECM."
"Simplicity to roll out, features available, customization options."
"Most of our customers are very fond of the upgraded smart user interface."
"Smart Viewing videos are most valuable for the end users. The end users like the look and feel of Smart View. It's similar to SharePoint, with the latest HTML5 features, filters, and everything. It's like online shopping."
"We can configure the solution with any industry's products per customer requirements."
 

Cons

"There are not enough ways to assign permissions to shared folders and files."
"Technical support is not very impressive and is typical of large company software support."
"It takes too long for OneDrive to synchronize various applications, especially when you are saving office data. It also requires too much bandwidth."
"The technical support is really very bad."
"If I want to pick out certain criteria of pictures, Google enables me to do that whereas OneDrive is a bit sort of flaky."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
"It is not very stable because there are a lot of bugs."
"Support has not been the same since the beginning of COVID lockdowns."
"When it comes to addressing complex use cases, three or four years ago, we ended up purchasing an additional OpenText product called AppWorks because we started to run into some limitations with the workflow that can be done in Extended ECM. It was a little limiting, so we ended up getting another product."
"The initial setup can get really complicated, and it takes time."
"The tool's documentation is not proper and has missing information like steps."
"There are no additional features that I would like to see. I am pretty happy with it, but their support could be a bit better."
"We are looking for new, advanced UI features. Currently, the UI does not look great."
"A dashboard with information would be nice to see."
"User interface needs improvement (at least in the version we are using, desktop client)."
"We had some issues with scalability in the production. So, I would rate it a five out of ten."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
"OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
"Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
"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."
"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."
"The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
"The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
"Both Open Text ECM and IBM File share are expensive."
"The total cost of the product will vary on the capabilities required"
"The tool's pricing is confusing to the end customer."
"The pricing is costly. It's costly to integrate with Office 365 and to go back and forth with the sales team."
"The licensing is not that complex for the core products, but it becomes more complicated for some additional modules."
"The solution is expensive."
"The product is pricey."
"It is a little more expensive than our previous solution, but because of the fact that it has become a rallying point for different groups to come under, it might end up paying off better in the long run by not having seven siloed solutions. Even though this one solution is a little pricey, it might eliminate other ones."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Government
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about OpenText Content Suite Platform?
We also have a module on top of the Content Server called WebReports that has been one of the things that helped us facilitate the workflow and give managers good reporting and visibility into wher...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OpenText Content Suite Platform?
The cost is a significant factor that may deter medium-sized businesses from using OpenText extended ECM.
What needs improvement with OpenText Content Suite Platform?
The cost of the product could be improved. Currently, there are certain snags in document viewing, and communication from the pre-sales team is not clear. The expectation from the customer versus t...
 

Also Known As

MS OneDrive
OpenText Content Suite Platform, OpenText Core Share
 

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Sample Customers

Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts
ATCO Australia, MSIG Asia, Orica, Salt River Project
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