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Alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive with a one-time purchase

The Microsoft OneDrive listing shows no one-time purchase. 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Microsoft OneDrive

  1. pCloud

    Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment

    • pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    pCloud vs Microsoft OneDrivepCloud pricing and details

  2. Icedrive

    Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption

    • Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter. Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Icedrive lists a Linux app.
    • Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Icedrive pricing and details

  3. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Internxt lists a Linux app.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Internxt pricing and details

  4. Cryptomator

    Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud

    • Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
    • Only Cryptomator lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft OneDrive lists a web app.
    • Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Microsoft OneDrive that you buy once?

Yes. pCloud, Icedrive, Internxt and Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Microsoft OneDrive once instead of subscribing?

The Microsoft OneDrive listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Microsoft OneDrive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.