OneDrive vs Zoho WorkDrive

2019. Zoho rebrands its cloud storage Zoho Docs as WorkDrive


Zoho's Docs gracefully transitions to Zoho WorkDrive as the new flagship solution. Zoho WorkDrive has been meticulously crafted to cater to the collaborative needs of teams, functioning as a unified workspace. It seamlessly facilitates team-wide collaboration, content sharing, and distribution, encompassing the entire content lifecycle from initial drafts to final copies. The product incorporates a comprehensive array of collaboration tools, including drafting capabilities, notifications, commenting features, and activity tracking, fostering effective teamwork. Beyond serving as a mere file storage platform, WorkDrive offers a robust cloud Office Suite encompassing Zoho Sheet for spreadsheets, Zoho Writer for document editing, and Zoho Show for presentation creation. WorkDrive further provides a desktop application that enables file synchronization across multiple computers, offline editing, and seamless sync options to the cloud. Additionally, native mobile apps for iOS and Android empower users to engage in work and collaboration from any device or location.


2019. Zoho’s office suite got virtual assistant



Zoho is set to release a significant update for its primary office suite products, including Zoho Writer, Sheet, Show, and Notebooks. These tools will be enriched with the integration of Zoho's AI assistant, Zia. With this enhancement, users will be able to ask questions related to data in their spreadsheets, and Zia will generate charts and pivot tables as per their queries. Moreover, Zoho has implemented Zia in its document editor and presentation tools, enhancing the grammar and spellchecking capabilities. Additionally, users will now receive a readability score and receive tips for improving their text. In Zoho Notebook, the company's latest note-taking application, Zia will assist users in creating various formats for their note cards based on the content, such as text, photo, audio, checklist, and sketch. This integration of Zia across Zoho's office suite aims to provide users with intelligent assistance and improved productivity in their day-to-day tasks.


2018. Zoho Writer gets 7 new features



Zoho Writer is receiving an array of fresh features. You now have the capability to link headings with the subsequent text by utilizing the "Keep with next" command in Writer. This ensures that there are no interruptions or breaks inserted between the selected paragraphs. Additionally, the table controls have undergone improvements, offering more precise granularity and better organization. The new distribution options allow you to effortlessly achieve even spacing for all rows and cells with just a single click. Moreover, the introduction of the "Continue With Previous List" option is ideal for merging two distinct numbered lists, separated by a paragraph, into a cohesive series. Furthermore, the application introduces a brand-new appearance for your published pages, the ability to customize date formats, and responsive embeds.


2018. Mobile Zoho Sheet adds real-time spreadsheet collaboration


Zoho has recently introduced the new Zoho Sheet app for iOS and Android, revolutionizing spreadsheet management and collaboration on mobile devices. With this app, you can effortlessly carry your spreadsheets and collaborate with your team in real time, all from the convenience of your mobile device. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to share your spreadsheets as Microsoft Excel, .pdf, or .csv files, catering to diverse file format requirements. The latest version of Zoho Sheet also empowers you to handle large data sets with ease, providing options to sort and filter your data, ensuring a clutter-free view. Additionally, you can bring your data to life using a vibrant range of charts, which can be viewed in full screen mode. The app offers advanced features such as filtering out series, enabling precise chart analysis with utmost comfort and accuracy. Moreover, Zoho Sheet allows you to observe data patterns and trends with conditional formats and icon sets, enhancing data analysis capabilities even on your smartphones.


2018. Zoho Writer gets offline mode



Now, you can enjoy the internet-free functionality of Zoho Writer, allowing you to work on your documents without interruption even in places without connectivity. Whenever Writer detects a loss of connectivity, it seamlessly switches to offline mode, enabling you to continue editing and creating documents. You can even close the tabs or shut down your laptop when you're finished, as Writer automatically saves everything. Once you regain internet access, all the work you performed offline will sync to your account. For the web version, you simply need to enable Writer Offline from the dashboard, and the twenty most recent documents will be instantly available offline, with new documents following suit. As for the iOS and Android apps, they come pre-enabled for offline use, eliminating the need for any setup process. With these offline capabilities, Zoho Writer ensures a seamless and uninterrupted writing experience across various devices.


2018. Microsoft added AI transcription to OneDrive and SharePoint



Microsoft is introducing video and audio transcription capabilities to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint, enhancing the accessibility of various digital content for users. This new feature utilizes AI technology from Microsoft Stream (previously known as Office 365 Video) to automatically generate a complete transcript of dialogues when viewing videos or listening to audio files. The resulting text data will be stored in the Microsoft Cloud, offering cost-effectiveness and enhanced security compared to relying on external transcription tools. Office 365 subscribers can expect to access this new service later in the year.


2017. Zoho introduced the all-new mobile Writer


Zoho has recently given its mobile text editor, Zoho Writer, a complete redesign. The iOS and Android apps of Writer now offer improved features such as comments, enhanced offline support, and a visually appealing design makeover. The updated version is not only cleaner and lighter but also provides a more enjoyable user experience compared to alternative options. Zoho Writer for mobile is specifically designed to ensure your productivity remains unaffected even in situations where internet connectivity is limited. The 20 most recently accessed documents are always available offline, allowing you to view and edit them without an internet connection. Furthermore, developers have introduced a new "Make Available Offline" option, enabling users to manually store important documents for offline access. These enhancements aim to enhance the mobile writing experience and facilitate seamless productivity in any situation.


2016. Zoho takes on Microsoft Office again


Zoho has introduced a completely redesigned word processing application, Zoho Writer, which aims to adapt to your work style rather than impose its own. The new user interface (UI) follows the document's life cycle by incorporating modes. In Compose mode, you have ample space to capture your thoughts, and the tools are strategically placed to streamline document creation and editing. Review mode facilitates real-time collaboration and editing with others. Distribute mode equips you with the necessary tools to finalize and share your document. Additionally, Zoho Writer incorporates several new features such as Access Receipts, WordPress integration, e-Signature Support, and the ability to lock selected content.


2015. Microsoft gives Apple Users OneDrive For Business Access



Microsoft has unveiled the initial public release of OneDrive for Business for Mac, enabling Mac users to perform the same tasks while accessing and utilizing their OneDrive files through the Mac Finder. Additionally, they can effortlessly handle and synchronize files, similar to the functionality provided by the existing Windows application. Notably, the OneDrive for Business client for Mac empowers users to access and use their files offline, eliminating the need for an internet connection. Moreover, the iOS mobile app grants users the convenience of accessing both their OneDrive for Business and OneDrive consumer accounts within a single app.


2014. Office 365 gets unlimited OneDrive storage.



Starting today, customers of Office 365 Home, Personal, and University subscriptions will enjoy an increased storage capacity. Business customers will also receive unlimited storage in the near future, but for now, they have access to 1 TB of storage per user. With OneDrive, you can conveniently access your content across all your devices, collaborate on documents, and easily share files. While Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and other cloud storage services have limitations on their storage capacities, OneDrive offers a significant advantage. If you reach the storage limit on those platforms, you have to purchase additional storage. Bitcasa, which was one of the few providers offering unlimited storage, recently discontinued that feature, giving Microsoft a substantial edge in terms of storage capabilities.