Hey folks, I’m a bit confused about the OneDrive REST API pricing. My client has an Office 365 subscription with plenty of OneDrive storage, but I can’t seem to find any clear information about whether there are any additional costs for using the API.
I’ve looked through the official docs and even tried searching online, but I’m still not sure if it’s completely free to use or if there are hidden charges. Has anyone here worked with the OneDrive REST API before? If so, could you share your experience regarding any potential fees or pricing tiers?
I want to make sure I’m not missing anything important before I start integrating it into our project. Any insights or tips would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!
yo, i’ve been using onedrive api for my projects and havent seen any extra charges. its part of the office 365 package. just watch out for rate limits if ur doing heavy stuff. as long as u got the subscription, ur good to go man. no hidden fees or anything sketchy like that.
I’ve been using the OneDrive REST API for a while now, and I can confirm that there are no additional costs associated with it if you already have an Office 365 subscription. The API usage is included in your existing subscription, so you’re good to go.
However, it’s worth noting that there are some rate limits and throttling policies in place to prevent abuse. These limits are generally quite generous for most use cases, but if you’re planning on heavy usage, you might want to review the documentation on these limits.
One thing to keep in mind is that while the API itself is free, you might incur costs related to your own infrastructure or any third-party services you use in conjunction with the API. But as far as Microsoft is concerned, you’re not going to see any extra charges on your bill for API usage.
I’ve integrated the OneDrive REST API into several client projects, and I can assure you there are no additional costs beyond the Office 365 subscription. It’s a relief, especially when working with budget-conscious clients.
One thing I’ve learned through experience is to pay attention to the API’s throttling limits. While they’re generally sufficient, I once hit a snag during a large file migration project. We had to implement some clever retry logic and rate limiting on our end to smooth things out.
Also, keep an eye on your storage usage. The API won’t charge you, but if you’re programmatically uploading lots of data, you might bump up against your OneDrive storage limits faster than expected. I recommend setting up monitoring and alerts to avoid any surprises.
Overall, it’s a robust and cost-effective solution for most scenarios. Just plan your implementation carefully, and you should be fine.