Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans
Our verdict
Third of our top three file storage and sync services
For: People who use Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and families
OneDrive comes with a Microsoft account: 5 GB free, or 100 GB with Microsoft 365 Basic at $1.99 a month. Microsoft 365 Personal, at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year, gives 1 TB with the desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook apps, and Family covers up to 6 people with 1 TB each for $12.99 a month. It runs on the web, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, and its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 from about 488,000 ratings. It is third because its free plan is 5 GB, a quarter of MEGA's, no Linux client is listed, and home plans jump from 100 GB to 1 TB with no tier in between.
See all three and how we rankWhat is Microsoft OneDrive?
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage for files and photos, with sync between PCs, Macs, phones and the web. A free Microsoft account starts with 5 GB, and larger allowances come as part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions that also include Outlook and, from the Personal plan up, the desktop Office apps. Work and school accounts connect OneDrive to Teams and SharePoint.
Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. See every plan
Good for
- People who already pay for Microsoft 365 and its Office apps
- Families: Microsoft 365 Family gives up to 6 people 1 TB each
- Organizations that work in Teams and SharePoint
Worth knowing
- The free allowance is 5 GB.
- Home plans jump from 100 GB on Basic ($1.99 a month) to 1 TB on Personal ($9.99 a month), with no tier in between.
- Microsoft's system requirements list Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps but no Linux client.
- Copilot features in the Family and Premium plans apply to the subscription owner only and cannot be shared.
Key features
- Sync and offline files
- The plan comparison lists advanced sync between PC, Mac and the cloud, along with files and folders that can be kept available offline.
- Windows and camera roll backup
- Windows backup and camera roll backup are listed as key features, and the mobile app can automatically back up a phone's photos and videos.
- Co-editing in Microsoft 365 apps
- Files stored in OneDrive can be edited from anywhere with real-time collaboration in Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the web, desktop and mobile.
- Sharing links
- Files and folders are shared by link, and the plan comparison lists password-protected and expiring link settings among the OneDrive features.
- Version history and ransomware recovery
- Version history plus ransomware detection and file restore appear in the plan comparison, and Microsoft 365 Basic names OneDrive ransomware protection as an inclusion.
- Copilot in OneDrive
- On the business page, Copilot can summarize or compare files and turn them into audio overviews from inside OneDrive. Work accounts can also upload files of up to 100 GB.
Microsoft OneDrive pricing
- Starts at
- $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year
- Free plan
- 5 GB of free cloud storage with a Microsoft account.
- Free trial
- One-month free trial of Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium; a credit card is required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 GB of cloud storage with a free Microsoft account. |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99per month, or $19.99 per year | For 1 person: 100 GB of cloud storage, ad-free Outlook email and OneDrive ransomware protection. |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99per month, or $99.99 per year | For 1 person: 1 TB of cloud storage and the desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook apps with Copilot, on up to 5 devices at once. |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99per month, or $129.99 per year | For 1 to 6 people: up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person) plus everything in Personal. |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99per month, or $199.99 per year | For up to 6 people: everything in Family plus extensive Copilot usage and agentic AI features for the subscription owner. |
Read from microsoft.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Microsoft OneDrive before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAbout 16% lower with yearly billing
Paying yearly costs $19.99 for Basic, $99.99 for Personal, $129.99 for Family and $199.99 for Premium, against $1.99, $9.99, $12.99 and $19.99 a month.
Stated on microsoft.com
How people rate the Microsoft OneDrive app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars84%
- 4 stars9%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star3%
487,679 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 7, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
Microsoft OneDrive alternatives
- Microsoft OneDrive vs Google Drive
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
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Free plan · from $9.99/mo
- Microsoft OneDrive vs iCloud
Free plan · from $0.99/mo
- Microsoft OneDrive vs Box
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Microsoft OneDrive vs pCloud
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Common questions
Is Microsoft OneDrive free?
Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan. 5 GB of free cloud storage with a Microsoft account. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
How much does Microsoft OneDrive cost?
Microsoft OneDrive lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Microsoft 365 Basic: $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Microsoft 365 Personal: $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year. Microsoft 365 Family: $12.99 per month, or $129.99 per year. Microsoft 365 Premium: $19.99 per month, or $199.99 per year. Prices were read from microsoft.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Microsoft OneDrive work on?
Microsoft OneDrive is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Microsoft OneDrive offer any discounts?
Microsoft OneDrive publicly lists the following: About 16% lower with yearly billing.
How is Microsoft OneDrive rated?
Microsoft OneDrive's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 487,679 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 7, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Microsoft OneDrive have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Microsoft OneDrive is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Microsoft OneDrive open source?
Microsoft OneDrive is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Microsoft OneDrive have an API?
Yes. Microsoft OneDrive offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Microsoft OneDrive integrate with?
Microsoft OneDrive's listing names Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Copilot. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Microsoft OneDrive have a free trial?
Yes. One-month free trial of Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium; a credit card is required.
Who makes Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive is made by Microsoft.
What are the alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive?
The closest alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive in our directory are Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, Box and pCloud. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft OneDrive.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.