Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft's cloud drive, built into Windows and bundled with Microsoft 365 plans.

Free plan + paidCloud storage and file sync services

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About Microsoft OneDrive

OneDrive is the storage behind Microsoft accounts and Microsoft 365. It ships inside Windows, backs up the Desktop, Documents and Pictures folders, and uses Files On-Demand so files appear in File Explorer without taking disk space until opened. Word, Excel and PowerPoint save to it by default and support real-time co-authoring, and a Personal Vault area adds an extra verification step for sensitive files. A free Microsoft account includes a small amount of storage; most people get much more through Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which bundle the Office apps, making OneDrive one of the cheapest ways to get a terabyte if you already want Office. Business plans are tied to SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. Downsides: the experience outside Windows is less polished, there is no Linux client, and the free tier is smaller than Google's. Apps run on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and the web.

Best for: Windows users and anyone already paying for Microsoft 365.

What works

Built into Windows with on-demand files
1 TB comes with Microsoft 365 Personal
Real-time co-authoring in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Why people leave

Only 5 GB free
No Linux client
Mac and mobile apps lag behind the Windows experience

Top Microsoft OneDrive alternatives

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1
Google Drive
Three times the free storage and a browser-first office suite.
66.5
2
Dropbox
Better cross-platform sync, including a Linux client.
62.6
3
iCloud Drive
The better fit if you have moved from Windows to a Mac and iPhone.
59.6
4
Proton Drive
End-to-end encryption for people uneasy about Microsoft scanning files.
57.2
5
Nextcloud
Self-hosted file sync with Office-style editing on your own server.
55.3

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Microsoft OneDrive: common questions

Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Microsoft OneDrive open source?

No, Microsoft OneDrive is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Nextcloud.

What platforms does Microsoft OneDrive run on?

Microsoft OneDrive is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive?

The highest-ranked Microsoft OneDrive alternatives right now are Google Drive, Dropbox and iCloud Drive. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Microsoft OneDrive facts

4 of 4 verified

Free storage: 5 GB; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “Free users without a Microsoft 365 subscription You get 5 GB of free cloud storage with your Microsoft account”
Microsoft 365 Basic: 100 GB; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “Basic 100 GB”
Microsoft 365 Personal: 1 TB; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “Personal 1 TB”
Max file size: 250 GB; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “Maximum Upload Download Sync 250 GB 250 GB Individual files 250 GB”