Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud drive built into Windows and Microsoft 365.
What is Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service for file sync, backup, and sharing, built into Windows and Microsoft 365. It integrates tightly with Office apps for real-time co-authoring, serving both consumers and businesses.
Best known for: Cloud storage built into Windows and Microsoft 365
Key features
- File sync across devices
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration
- Built into Windows
- Real-time co-authoring
- File versioning and restore
- Personal Vault for sensitive files
Who Microsoft OneDrive is best for
- Windows and Microsoft 365 users
- Teams standardized on Office apps
- Businesses wanting storage bundled with email and apps
Ideal team: Individuals and organizations already on Windows and Microsoft 365 who want storage bundled with Office rather than a standalone product.
Microsoft OneDrive pricing
Microsoft 365 Basic
$1.99/flat / mo
- 100 GB storage
- Ad-free Outlook
- Ransomware protection
Microsoft 365 Personal
$6.99/flat / mo
- 1 TB storage
- Office desktop apps
- Single user
OneDrive for Business (Plan 1)
$5/per user / mo
- 1 TB per user
- Sharing & sync
- Web/mobile access
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
$12.5/per user / mo
- 1 TB per user
- Office apps + Teams
- Business email
Costs to watch before you commit
- OneDrive is no longer sold standalone; storage comes bundled in a Microsoft 365 subscription.
- Business plans are priced per user and billed annually for the headline rate.
- The 1 TB allotment is per user and can't be pooled across a small team.
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