Microsoft OneDrive
OneDrive is built into Windows and bundled with Microsoft 365, so 1 TB often comes free with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Category
- Cloud Storage
- Released
- 2007
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 28/100
Key features
- 1 TB bundled with Microsoft 365
- Built into Windows File Explorer
- Personal Vault for sensitive files
Best for Microsoft 365 subscribers who get the storage as part of the deal.
OneDrive specifications
| Free storage | 5 GB |
|---|---|
| Popular paid plan | 1 TB with Microsoft 365 Personal, $9.99/month |
| Cost per TB per month (USD) | $9.99 |
| End-to-end encryption | No (Personal Vault adds extra protection) |
| Max single file size | 250 GB |
| Version history | 25 versions |
| Office suite integration | Word, Excel, PowerPoint (full desktop apps with 365) |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Family sharing | Yes, 365 Family gives 1 TB each for up to 6 |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every cloud storage service in our database using the cloud storage weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1 TB bundled with Microsoft 365
- Built into Windows File Explorer
- Personal Vault for sensitive files
Cons
- Weaker overall score (28/100 within cloud storage)
Compare OneDrive against
Alternatives to OneDrive
- Google Drive (Google One) 94/100
- Apple iCloud+ 44/100
- Dropbox 33/100
Sources
- OneDrive: Microsoft official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.