Amazon WorkDocs vs Microsoft 365 Business comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #4, while Microsoft is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.2. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 12.8% mindshare in CCP, compared to Microsoft’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Amazon WorkDocs

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft 365 Business

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97% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Amazon WorkDocs and Microsoft 365 Business based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon WorkDocs

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft 365 Business

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

244

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Amazon WorkDocs is 12.8%, down from 14.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 1.5%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Daulath Alikhan

Deputy General Manager at a government with 51-200 employees

A great collaboration service for small organizations

The synchronization should be simplified. Other solutions like Dropbox and OneDrive have apps. I tried using the mobile version, but it didn't work properly, that needs to be improved. It was cumbersome. It's a good solution for a small organization like ours, but it really depends on your use-cases and the size of your organization. I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app. It was challenging to even download it and once I did, I wasn't even able to log into my system. The mobile app needs to improved for easy use.

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Luca Turco

ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A

Subscription model ensures continuous updates and connectivity across devices

The subscription model of Microsoft 365 Business is beneficial since it provides continuous updates, including functional updates and transformations of the product. This contrasts with older perpetual licenses that rarely received updates. The overall suite is very complete, and being tied to a vendor that improves week by week is of great value. Implemented features like sharing calendars and access to emails on multiple devices enhance basic functionalities that were previously lacking.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."

"The adaptability is very easy."

"Microsoft 365 Business is user-friendly, easy to use, compatible with different devices, such as laptops and phones, and helps me get my job done."

"The setup is straightforward."

"It's simple and easy to use."

"The solution has been easy to use and is very user-friendly."

"Integrating products and the overall communication between all functionalities is superb."

"The solution is quite friendly."

"The features such as meetings connected with Microsoft Teams and the integration is fabulous."

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Cons

"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."

"The backup option should be included in Microsoft 365 Business."

"I would prefer to use Microsoft Outlook rather than Office 365 because of the way features are available in Outlook. There are times it becomes difficult to get to certain features through Office 365. For example, if you want to recall an email that you have accidentally send across to someone this is not very easily available through Office 365. The shortcuts available through Outlook are not there in Office 365 Business."

"Updates to the SQL server with better features are needed to compete with Oracle Database."

"The security features and the engine they are using are not good enough. They are not able to protect you from phishing attacks, which is the biggest drawback of this solution. We have been getting phishing emails, and I have been chasing Microsoft every single day. In terms of configuration, all the controls that they have recommended are in place, but we are still getting a lot of phishing emails. I would like to see a feature that allows us to share a folder from an online archive, which is a sort of mailbox attached to the primary mailbox. Currently, you can share folders, contacts, and calendars only in the primary mailbox. You can't share any folder or other things from the online archive. The limit of the primary mailbox is 50 GB, whereas the online archive is unlimited, so it would be useful if we can share a folder from the online archive."

"It would be better if they seamlessly integrated with Macs. Because I have two laptops, and whenever I open one file in Windows laptop, and then I open the same file in my Macbook, the user interface is not consistent. Certain functions can run on Windows, but another function cannot, but it runs on the Mac."

"I suppose it could be more secure; every solution could be more secure."

"There is an error in the languages which creates a very big problem."

"Occasionally, it does go down, however, for the most part, it's fine."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's cheaper compared to similar products available"

"Microsoft 365 Business is inexpensive."

"The product is expensive."

"The licenses are available for a fair price."

"The licenses could be cheaper."

"The price of its license should be improved. We have a contract for three years, but we pay on a yearly basis."

"With Microsoft 365 Business, the prices are cheaper if you opt to pay yearly towards the licensing costs rather than monthly."

"The cost is on the high end, particularly when you have multiple users."

"We pay for a corporation license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

Does Amazon WorkDocs offer any unique advantages over SharePoint?

Amazon WorkDocs offers the following advantages over SharePoint: It is a fully managed service, meaning that Amazon takes care of the underlying infrastructure and maintenance. It is more scalab...

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What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?

The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?

Price is an area for improvement, as spending less money would always be preferable. However, the comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.

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Also Known As

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Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business

Overview

Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service. With Amazon WorkDocs, you can easily create, edit, and share content, and because it’s stored centrally on AWS, access it from anywhere on any device. Amazon WorkDocs makes it easy to collaborate with others, and lets you easily share content, provide rich feedback, and collaboratively edit documents. You can use Amazon WorkDocs to retire legacy file share infrastructure by moving file shares to the cloud. Amazon WorkDocs lets you integrate with your existing systems, and offers a rich API so that you can develop your own content-rich applications. Amazon WorkDocs is built on AWS, where your content is secured on the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

With Amazon WorkDocs, there are no upfront fees or commitments. You pay only for active user accounts, and the storage you use. Amazon WorkDocs provides a 30-day free trial with 1 TB of storage per user for up to 50 users.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft 365 Business is an essential tool for organizations focusing on emails, document management, and collaboration, leveraging its cloud-based applications for daily office tasks and remote work.

Organizations utilize Microsoft 365 Business to enhance productivity and ensure secure document sharing, integrating it with tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. It's widely used for business intelligence, mobile device management, and remote document access. Many businesses migrate to Microsoft 365 Business for better connectivity and efficiency, appreciating its seamless tool integration, which aids in financial functions and team collaboration. Users value its high productivity, extensive collaboration via Teams, and cost-effective subscription plans, despite areas needing improvement, such as admin panels, security integration, and user experience.

What are the most important features of Microsoft 365 Business?

High productivity without custom tools
Seamless integration across devices
Extensive collaboration via Teams, file sharing, and video conferencing
Offline access
Ease of use and simplicity in adding licenses
Security and cost-effectiveness of subscription plans
Auto-updating software
SharePoint, Power BI, OneDrive, Outlook integration
Unified cloud storage

What are the benefits or ROI users should look for in reviews?

Enhanced productivity and collaboration
Cost savings with subscription plans
Increased mobility and remote access
Improved document security and sharing
Seamless integration with business applications
Efficiency in business intelligence and mobile device management

In specific industries like finance and remote work-centric sectors, Microsoft 365 Business is implemented extensively for its robust document management, financial functions, and exceptional team collaboration capabilities. Its unified cloud storage and mobile access ensure teams stay connected and productive, regardless of location.

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Sample Customers

Delhivery

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company

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