The OpenDrive Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about OpenDrive in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
OpenDrive
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud storage with file sync, sharing and mobile access
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from OpenDrive’s own pages.
Made by OpenDrive, Inc. · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from OpenDrive’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on OpenDrive’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 13 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade
OpenDrive is a cloud storage service that syncs files between a computer, a phone and its website, and lets users share them with others. Its App Store listing describes a free 5 GB tier and paid Home, Office and Pro plans sold as in-app purchases.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about OpenDrive, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Install and sign in, with no setup noted.
- 1
Best for basic cloud storage with 5 GB free
OpenDrive is cloud storage for syncing and sharing files, with 5 GB free.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown).
- 3
There is a free plan
5 GB of cloud storage, as described in the App Store listing.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
Web and iOS.
- 5
Sync across devices
The listing says documents sync between an iPhone, a computer and the OpenDrive website.
- 6
File sharing
Share files and presentations with colleagues, clients, friends and family, including large files.
- 7
Mobile access
Browse documents, photos and videos on iPhone or iPad, and stream stored music to the device.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 13 of 91
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace OpenDrive you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
OpenDrive at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS
- Made by
- OpenDrive, Inc.
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for basic cloud storage with 5 GB free
OpenDrive is cloud storage for syncing and sharing files, with 5 GB free. The paid prices shown in the app listing come without a billing period or storage amount, and the vendor's own site was behind a bot check, so we can't say much beyond that.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The US App Store lists Home at $49.99, Office at $149.99 and Pro at $249.99, but with no billing period or storage amount. Nothing can be compared with the category's middle of $7 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | C | 5 GB of cloud storage for free, per the App Store listing. That fills up fast. |
| Features | C | Sync across devices, sharing, mobile access and list or grid views. The listing says little else, so what's covered beyond that is unclear. |
| Ease of use | C | 4.7 on the App Store, but from only 43 ratings, which isn't enough to count. Install and sign in, with no setup noted. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | The listing names iPhone and iPad apps only. Computer and Android support wasn't confirmed, and no integrations are named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who OpenDrive is for
- Fits if you want a small free cloud drive you can reach from an iPhone
- Works for sharing a few files with people who don't have an account
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to know what a paid plan buys, since the listing gives no storage amounts or billing period
- Tight if you need more than 5 GB without paying
- Not for you if you need Android or a desktop app, as only iPhone and iPad are named
- Watch out: the vendor's own site and pricing page sat behind a bot check, so these prices may differ from the website
- Too light for anyone who wants listed integrations, as none are named
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a small free storage tier with an iPhone app
- Households or offices that buy a storage plan through the App Store
Worth knowing
- The vendor's own site and pricing page sit behind a bot check, so prices here come from the US App Store listing and may differ from the website.
- The listing shows plan prices without a billing period or storage amount.
- The listing names only iPhone and iPad apps; computer and Android support was not confirmed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$49.99
To start. There is a free plan too
OpenDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown).
Free
$0
5 GB of cloud storage for viewing, sharing and syncing files.
Home plan
$49.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Entry paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Office plan
$149.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Mid paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Pro plan
$249.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Top paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
The free plan
5 GB of cloud storage, as described in the App Store listing.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: Web and iOS
Cloud storage with file sync, sharing and mobile access. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sync, file sharing.
Sync across devices, sharing, mobile access and list or grid views.
- Sync across devices
- The listing says documents sync between an iPhone, a computer and the OpenDrive website.
- File sharing
- Share files and presentations with colleagues, clients, friends and family, including large files.
- Mobile access
- Browse documents, photos and videos on iPhone or iPad, and stream stored music to the device.
- List and grid views
- A recent app update added list and grid layouts for files and folders.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
OpenDrive is made by OpenDrive, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/91
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
OpenDrive's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 13 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 20.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 92 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. OpenDrive’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 91
- CFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 91
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 91
- CEase of useAbove 22 of 91
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 91
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace OpenDrive you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 58 of the 91 other file storage and sync services grade higher.
What you could not
- Files kept in step across devices without losing one.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. OpenDrive’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
pCloud, Icedrive, MediaFire, Sync.com and Degoo
The 5 tools OpenDrive is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
pCloud
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment.
- Only pCloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Icedrive
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption.
- Only Icedrive lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
MediaFire
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Cloud storage and link sharing with a free 10 GB ad-supported tier.
- Only MediaFire lists an Android app.
- 2.4GPA
Sync.com
Free plan · from $6/mo
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams.
- Only Sync.com lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
Degoo
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Consumer cloud storage for photos with a free 20 GB plan.
- Only Degoo lists an Android app.
- Degoo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OpenDrive also covers file sync.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is OpenDrive free?
OpenDrive has a free plan. 5 GB of cloud storage, as described in the App Store listing.
How much does OpenDrive cost?
OpenDrive lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does OpenDrive work on?
OpenDrive is available on Web and iOS.
Does OpenDrive have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. OpenDrive is listed for Web and iOS.
Does OpenDrive have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. OpenDrive is listed for Web and iOS.
Is OpenDrive open source?
OpenDrive is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes OpenDrive?
OpenDrive is made by OpenDrive, Inc.
What are the alternatives to OpenDrive?
The closest alternatives to OpenDrive in our directory are pCloud, Icedrive, MediaFire, Sync.com and Degoo.
How does OpenDrive compare with other file storage and sync services?
OpenDrive's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 13 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 20.
Could I make my own version of OpenDrive?
To replace OpenDrive you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from OpenDrive’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from OpenDrive's App Store listing on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by OpenDrive, Inc. Prices change, so check opendrive.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- OpenDrive, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/opendrive
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what OpenDrive’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. OpenDrive is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by OpenDrive, Inc. Prices and plans change: check opendrive.com before you buy.