Item: OneDrive
Rating: 1
Author: Simon Heggie

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use OneDrive as little as possible because, in my opinion, they have awful syncing management. I mainly use it when I need to transfer files between PCs. I feel that we generally have far better alternatives for most use cases.

Pros and Cons

Doesn't crash
Good for sending files that don't belong on servers
Comes with Windows

No access to settings while not syncing. This means you can't carefully pick which folders sync prior to actually starting the syncing. This is purely nonsensical.
If you wish to hold syncing while accessing settings, the best you can do is limit the speed to 1kb/per second, but that will still lock folders that Onedrive decides to start syncing.
Folder syncing control hell when choosing folders to sync: 'Sorry, your changes couldn't be saved', error messages that have terrible explanations for why Onedrive disobeys requests to omit incoming files from your PC from syncing up.
Terrible UI layout and disregard for cloud-based design convention. Settings are hidden in weird places that require google results when trained professionals would usually find familiar settings.

Most Important Features

Cloud storage

Return on Investment

I feel that it mostly caused the noise, reduced morale, and created new time-wasting issues.

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox and Google Drive

"Describe how OneDrive stacks up against (alternatives) and why you selected OneDrive." It doesn't, except it's more secure than Gdrive. Definitely wouldn't select OneDrive for anything important.

Key Insights

Do you think OneDrive delivers good value for the price?

Are you happy with OneDrive's feature set?

Did OneDrive live up to sales and marketing promises?

Did implementation of OneDrive go as expected?

Would you buy OneDrive again?

Other Software Used

Blender, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe After Effects, Perforce Helix Core

Likelihood to Recommend

When moving files around that are needed but don't seem to have a permanent home anywhere, Onedrive can be useful. Other than that, I avoid OneDrive for not only reasons of moral but also for more productive use of company time. Honestly, in my opinion, Onedrive does not stack up to the industry standard that Dropbox has created. I personally feel that Microsoft has more than enough time, money, and funding to bring their game up to a professional standard, and let's hope they care enough to fix the issues I've outlined.

A Bitterly Honest Review of Ondrive

Overall Satisfaction with OneDrive