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Microsoft OneDrive alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft OneDrive: only 5 GB free, and no Linux client. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft OneDrive, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Drive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Drive logoGoogle DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 466.5
2Dropbox logoDropboxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Proton Drive logoProton DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 557.2
4Nextcloud logoNextcloudOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 455.3
5Box logoBoxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 353.6
  1. Google Drive logo

    1. Google DriveTop pick

    Best for: People and teams already living in Gmail and Google Docs

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft OneDrive

    Three times the free storage and a browser-first office suite.

    Pros

    • Generous free tier shared with Gmail and Photos
    • Docs, Sheets and Slides edit files in place
    • Excellent search, including text in scans and images

    Cons

    • No end-to-end encryption
    • No official Linux client
    • Storage is shared with Gmail, so mail eats into it
    Visit Google Drive Compare with Microsoft OneDriveDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Drive a good Microsoft OneDrive alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free storage
    15 GB, shared with Gmail and Photos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Workspace storage
    15 GB to 5 TB per user
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family sharing
    Share storage with up to 5 others
    Checked Oct 25, 2026one.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    Windows and macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Dropbox logo

    2. Dropbox

    Best for: Freelancers and teams who need sync that just works across every OS

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft OneDrive

    Better cross-platform sync, including a Linux client.

    Pros

    • Very reliable desktop sync, including Linux
    • Easy sharing and file requests with non-users
    • Version history and deleted-file recovery on every plan

    Cons

    • Free plan is only 2 GB
    • Paid plans cost more per TB than most rivals
    • Not end-to-end encrypted by default
    Visit Dropbox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dropbox a good Microsoft OneDrive alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    2 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus storage
    2 TB for one person
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2007
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Proton Drive logo

    3. Proton Drive

    Best for: People who want encrypted storage alongside an encrypted email account

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft OneDrive

    End-to-end encryption for people uneasy about Microsoft scanning files.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption including filenames
    • Open-source, audited apps
    • Bundles well with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Linux support lags behind other platforms
    • Fewer third-party integrations
    • Sync is slower than mainstream services on big libraries
    Visit Proton Drive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Drive a good Microsoft OneDrive alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Drive Plus
    $4.99/month for 200 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Version history
    Up to 10 years on Drive Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Nextcloud logo

    4. Nextcloud

    Best for: Organisations and tinkerers who want Google Drive features on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft OneDrive

    Self-hosted file sync with Office-style editing on your own server.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and fully self-hostable
    • Large app ecosystem beyond files
    • Data stays wherever you choose to run it

    Cons

    • You handle updates, backups and performance
    • Can feel slow on modest hardware
    • Quality varies across community apps
    Visit Nextcloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Nextcloud a good Microsoft OneDrive alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    From €71.29 per user/year (100 users)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client apps
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Box logo

    5. Box

    Best for: Companies that need governed file sharing, compliance and workflows

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft OneDrive

    Enterprise content management with deeper workflow and governance tools.

    Pros

    • Strong admin, retention and compliance controls
    • Deep integrations with business apps
    • Built-in e-signature and workflow automation

    Cons

    • Tiny per-file upload limit on the free plan
    • Business plans need several seats
    • Overkill for personal use
    Visit Box Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Box a good Microsoft OneDrive alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan upload limit
    250 MB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Pro upload limit
    5 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business Plus upload limit
    15 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Google Drive logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for most people

Google Drive

Three times the free storage and a browser-first office suite.

Nextcloud logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for a free option

Nextcloud

Self-hosted file sync with Office-style editing on your own server.

Dropbox logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dropbox

Better cross-platform sync, including a Linux client.

Nextcloud logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for open source

Nextcloud

Self-hosted file sync with Office-style editing on your own server.

Nextcloud logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for self-hosting

Nextcloud

Self-hosted file sync with Office-style editing on your own server.

iCloud Drive logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for Mac

iCloud Drive

The better fit if you have moved from Windows to a Mac and iPhone.

Proton Drive logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for Windows

Proton Drive

End-to-end encryption for people uneasy about Microsoft scanning files.

Dropbox logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for Linux

Dropbox

Better cross-platform sync, including a Linux client.

Box logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for iPhone and Android

Box

Enterprise content management with deeper workflow and governance tools.

Google Drive logo

Best Microsoft OneDrive alternative for working in the browser

Google Drive

Three times the free storage and a browser-first office suite.

Microsoft OneDrive alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft OneDrive?

Google Drive ranks first right now. Three times the free storage and a browser-first office suite. Dropbox and iCloud Drive follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft OneDrive?

Yes. Google Drive (free plan + paid), Dropbox (free plan + paid), iCloud Drive (free plan + paid) and Proton Drive (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft OneDrive?

Yes: Nextcloud. Nextcloud can also be self-hosted.

Which Microsoft OneDrive alternatives work on Linux?

Dropbox and Nextcloud run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Microsoft OneDrive?

The complaints we hear most: only 5 GB free; no Linux client; mac and mobile apps lag behind the Windows experience.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft OneDrive, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.