Compare Microsoft OneDrive for Business and Nextcloud 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
3400 50 users/year
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(10,181)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
Browse all 5 pricing plansNextcloud
Star Rating
(164)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
3400 50 users/year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business excels in integration capabilities, particularly with SharePoint, allowing users to seamlessly transfer files between different operating systems like Windows and Apple. This feature is especially beneficial for remote work scenarios, as highlighted by users who appreciate the ease of accessing documents from any location.
- Users say that Nextcloud stands out for its commitment to data ownership and privacy, providing a transparent environment for users concerned about data security. Reviewers have praised its strong file sync and sharing capabilities, making it a reliable choice for secure collaboration within organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft OneDrive for Business offers a user-friendly experience, with a high satisfaction score reflecting its ease of use. Users enjoy the flexibility of sharing documents with various stakeholders, which enhances collaboration while maintaining control over sensitive materials.
- According to verified reviews, Nextcloud is particularly favored by small businesses for its cost-effective pricing model, allowing for a more budget-friendly option compared to Microsoft OneDrive for Business. Users appreciate the platform's ability to securely store and share files without relying on third-party cloud services.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms provide solid support for file sharing, Microsoft OneDrive for Business has a slight edge in overall support quality. Users have noted that the platform's support team is responsive and helpful, which can be crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
- Users report that Nextcloud's collaboration features are effective, particularly for team environments, but some have noted challenges with simultaneous editing compared to Microsoft OneDrive for Business. This can impact workflow efficiency, especially in scenarios where multiple users need to work on documents at the same time.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.
Nextcloud
Standard
3400
50 users/year
100 users: €6100; Additional pricing tiers available. Nextcloud Enterprise comes with a 1 year subscription.
- Access to Nextcloud Enterprise
- Portal, email & phone support, business hours
- Reaction time: 2 business days
Free Trial
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
Nextcloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
8,273
8.7
119
Ease of Use
8.6
8,342
8.7
120
Ease of Setup
8.7
2,094
8.2
63
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,542
8.5
46
Quality of Support
8.4
6,471
8.1
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,476
8.4
36
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
8,074
8.6
115
Features by Category
File Management
8.7
6410
8.4
76
8.6
6385
8.5
80
8.9
6448
8.4
75
8.6
6248
8.2
78
8.5
5362
8.1
70
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.9
268
8.1
13
8.3
275
8.2
17
8.0
270
7.9
14
Collaboration
8.7
5661
8.4
69
9.0
6563
9.1
81
8.4
5791
7.9
71
8.4
5094
8.0
66
Administration
8.7
4275
8.4
78
8.7
4216
8.2
71
8.8
4207
8.0
69
8.7
4585
8.5
73
8.7
3911
8.0
70
9.0
4706
8.6
81
Platform
8.8
1523
8.3
55
8.5
1200
8.2
48
8.7
1212
7.9
46
8.5
998
8.1
40
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business and Nextcloud are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
Nextcloud has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Nextcloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Education Management
5.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Computer Software
5.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
69.4%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.6%
Computer & Network Security
4.8%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
51.0%
Discussions
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 Comments
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
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
JJ
Just go to https://onedrive.live.com and login. Read more
Skip failed sync items without skipping entire folder
1 Comment
Official Response from Nextcloud
Hi,
You should be able to click the error in the log of the client. It should take you to the file in question - which might, for example, have a character...Read more
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