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At a Glance
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(9,658)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
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WeTransfer
WeTransfer
Star Rating
(501)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WeTransfer
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business excels in its integration with other Microsoft products, making it a preferred choice for enterprises that rely heavily on tools like Word and Excel. In contrast, WeTransfer is often praised for its simplicity and ease of use, particularly for quick file sharing without the need for extensive setup.
  • Reviewers mention that OneDrive's file sharing capabilities are robust, allowing for detailed permissions and collaboration features, but some users find the interface less intuitive compared to WeTransfer, which is noted for its user-friendly web interface and straightforward file transfer process.
  • G2 users highlight that OneDrive offers strong security features, including advanced encryption and compliance with enterprise-level security standards, while WeTransfer, although secure, does not provide the same level of administrative controls and security policies, which may be a concern for larger organizations.
  • Users on G2 report that OneDrive's device syncing is reliable, allowing seamless access across multiple devices, whereas WeTransfer is primarily focused on file transfer and does not offer the same level of syncing capabilities, which can be a limitation for users needing ongoing access to their files.
  • Reviewers say that OneDrive's collaboration features, such as simultaneous editing and change tracking, are highly beneficial for teams working on shared documents, while WeTransfer's collaboration tools are more basic, focusing mainly on file sharing rather than real-time editing.
  • Users say that OneDrive's storage limits and management features are more suited for businesses with larger storage needs, offering scalable options, while WeTransfer is often seen as a quick solution for smaller file transfers, with limitations on file size and storage duration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
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WeTransfer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
WeTransfer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
7,799
9.2
445
Ease of Use
8.6
7,848
9.6
449
Ease of Setup
8.6
1,620
9.4
29
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,462
8.9
27
Quality of Support
8.4
6,072
8.9
348
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,394
8.9
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
7,598
9.0
443
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.7
83,922
8.8
1,219
File Management
8.7
5991
9.1
72
8.6
6012
9.4
134
8.8
6084
9.4
130
8.5
5881
8.8
60
8.5
4999
8.9
70
Collaboration
8.7
5311
9.2
92
9.0
6148
9.7
136
8.3
5398
8.8
47
8.4
4727
8.6
50
Administration
8.7
3930
8.5
49
8.9
4203
8.7
49
8.7
3856
8.5
55
8.8
3859
8.7
43
8.7
4232
8.6
69
8.7
3569
8.5
41
9.0
4332
8.9
65
Platform
8.9
1031
9.4
13
8.8
1368
9.2
17
8.5
1063
8.0
10
8.7
1067
8.0
9
8.6
861
8.3
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Content Features
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
Microsoft OneDrive for Business and WeTransfer are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
WeTransfer
WeTransfer is categorized as CMS Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.4%
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
69.4%
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
Marketing and Advertising
23.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Computer Software
5.1%
Design
3.5%
Graphic Design
3.1%
Other
56.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Microsoft's SkyDrive is a decent option, especially if you're in the Windows ecosystem. It is well integrated in to Microsoft Office and offers a decent amount of storage space. The syncing seems reliable and their online editors for Office documents is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike J.
MJ
Mike J.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

EVERYTHING My client had approximately 30 GB in 25,000 files stored in Dropbox. We migrated them into OneDrive for Business. Here are some gotchas discovered along the way: It's not just a file system. It's really a SharePoint Document Library behind...

WeTransfer
WeTransfer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kimberly H.
KH
Kimberly H.
Verified User in Recreational Facilities and Services

WeTransfer gives you lots of sharing space, we can easily share a whole photoshoot in one transfer

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Download link expires after 1 week! The amount of times I have experienced this is on the agency side and having to deal with a slow client response and redo the work is insane - Primary the reason why I am not the biggest fan of the tool

Alternatives
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Alternatives
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Add Google Workspace
Dropbox
Dropbox
Add Dropbox
Box
Box
Add Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Add Progress ShareFile
WeTransfer
WeTransfer Alternatives
Dropbox
Dropbox
Add Dropbox
OpenText Hightail
Hightail
Add OpenText Hightail
Box
Box
Add Box
pCloud
pCloud
Add pCloud
Discussions
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Discussions
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 comments
James M.
JM
One drive is the best. It is very secure and user friendly. Read more
Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. Read more
Is there any way to see your files on the web?
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Visit https://onedrive.live.com and sign in.Read more
WeTransfer
WeTransfer Discussions
Do you get notified when someone gets the files you sent?
8 comments
Patronica M.
PM
Yes you do.Read more
can the life of the file be increased?
3 comments
John A.
JA
Hi, with plus account It is possible to increase the life of the file.Read more
Is WeTransfer still free?
2 comments
Patrice K.
PK
Yes! We Transfer still free for common use.Read more