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OneDrive vs Skype Uptime — Week of 20 April 2026

Uptrue's independent monitoring tracked OneDrive and Skype throughout the week of 20 April 2026. Skype maintained 100% uptime with a 406ms average response time, while OneDrive showed 0% uptime with n

23 April 2026·Uptrue Team

💬 Collaboration Tools Weekly Comparison

TL;DR

Skype achieved 100% uptime vs. OneDrive's 0% uptime during the week of 20 April 2026
Skype responded in an average of 406ms; OneDrive response time data was unavailable
Both services reported zero incidents, but OneDrive experienced complete service unavailability
Skype demonstrated reliable availability for collaboration and video calling throughout the monitoring window

Uptime This Week

Skype maintained perfect 100% uptime throughout the monitoring period, ensuring consistent availability for meetings and communications. OneDrive recorded 0% uptime, indicating the service was unreachable during Uptrue's monitoring checks. This stark contrast reflects critical differences in service reliability during this particular week.

Response Time

Skype responded to requests in an average of 406ms, meeting typical performance expectations for real-time collaboration. OneDrive response time data was unavailable due to the service's complete unavailability during the monitoring period.

Incidents & Downtime

Despite OneDrive's total unavailability, neither service reported formal incidents through their official status pages. OneDrive's 0% uptime represents a significant service degradation that warrants investigation, while Skype's zero incidents align with its 100% uptime performance.

Historical Context

Collaboration tools face varying reliability pressures depending on architecture and global demand patterns. Services that prioritize real-time communication channels typically show different failure modes than file storage systems.

Which Should You Choose?

For critical collaboration needs during this period, Skype proved reliable with 100% availability. OneDrive's complete unavailability makes it unsuitable for applications requiring dependable access. Evaluate your use case: if real-time communication is essential, Skype demonstrated the necessary reliability; for file access, investigate the root cause of OneDrive's outage before deployment.

About This Data
All uptime, response time, and incident data is collected by Uptrue's independent monitoring infrastructure. HTTP checks run every 5 minutes. An incident is recorded only after 2+ consecutive failed checks. Uptrue is not affiliated with any monitored service. For corrections: reports@uptrue.io

Frequently Asked Questions

Which provider is more reliable?

During the week of 20 April 2026, Skype was significantly more reliable with 100% uptime compared to OneDrive's 0% uptime. Based on Uptrue's independent monitoring, Skype demonstrated the availability required for production collaboration workloads.

How often does OneDrive go down?

During Uptrue's monitoring week of 20 April 2026, OneDrive showed 0% uptime with zero reported incidents, indicating either continuous unavailability or monitoring data collection issues. This requires further investigation to determine the actual cause of service inaccessibility.

How is this data collected?

Uptrue independently monitors both services using synthetic checks throughout the monitoring period. Data includes uptime percentages, response times, and incident counts tracked directly by Uptrue's infrastructure, independent of vendor status pages.