Microsoft OneDrive
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A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Personal File Sharing & Cloud Storage
How to Replace Microsoft OneDriveOverview
Features
16 features across 8 categories
AI(4)
Compare multiple files with Copilot to free up time for what really matters
Ask Copilot questions about a file to get information without opening it
Powerful AI companion included with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription
Create a summary of files before opening them to save precious time
Access & Collaboration(2)
Access and edit your files from anywhere with changes updated across all devices and accessible offline
Access files offline with automatic syncing when connection is restored
Backup & Protection(3)
Automatically back up your computer's folders and files across your devices
Automatically back up photos and videos from your phone to save space and make them available on desktop
Back up Xbox game captures to keep your best moments protected, shareable, and accessible across all devices
Collaboration(2)
Microsoft Teams with calls up to 30 hours and meetings up to 300 people
Securely save and share what's important with advanced access controls
Document Management(1)
Scan important documents and meaningful mementos with the mobile app to keep them protected in the cloud
Integration(1)
Integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, Designer, and Clipchamp
Organization(1)
Enjoy curated photo and video collections stored to OneDrive from years past for easy reminiscing
Security(2)
Microsoft Defender advanced security for identity, personal data, and devices
OneDrive ransomware protection for your photos and files
Pricing
Microsoft 365 Free
- ✓5 GB of cloud storage
- ✓15 GB of mailbox storage
- ✓Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- ✓OneDrive photo and file backup across devices
- ✓Outlook.com email and calendar
- ✓Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and other apps
Microsoft 365 Basic
- ✓100 GB of secure cloud storage
- ✓Use on multiple devices at the same time
- ✓Works on web, iOS, and Android
- ✓OneDrive ransomware protection for photos and files
- ✓Ad-free secure Outlook web and mobile email and calendar
- ✓Ongoing support
Microsoft 365 Personal
Popular- ✓1 TB (1000 GB) of secure cloud storage
- ✓Use on up to five devices simultaneously
- ✓Works on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets
- ✓Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot
- ✓Higher usage limits than free for select Copilot features
- ✓Microsoft Designer AI-powered image creator and editor
- ✓Clipchamp video editor with exclusive filters and effects
- ✓Microsoft Defender advanced security for identity, personal data, and devices
- ✓OneDrive ransomware protection for photos and files
- ✓Microsoft Teams with calls up to 30 hours and meetings up to 300 people
- ✓Ongoing support
Microsoft 365 Family
Popular- ✓For 1 to 6 people
- ✓Each person can use on up to five devices simultaneously
- ✓Works on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets
- ✓Up to 6 TB of secure cloud storage (1 TB per person)
- ✓Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot
- ✓Higher usage limits than free for select Copilot features
- ✓Microsoft Designer AI-powered image creator and editor
- ✓Clipchamp video editor with exclusive filters and effects
- ✓Microsoft Defender advanced security for family's identity, personal data, and devices
- ✓OneDrive ransomware protection for family's photos and files
- ✓Microsoft Teams with calls up to 30 hours and meetings up to 300 people
- ✓Ongoing support for you and your family
Cost Calculator
Keep Paying Microsoft OneDrive
Build It Yourself
Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 16 features at easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Microsoft OneDrive alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 16 features.
Buy Microsoft OneDrive
Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Microsoft OneDrive saves ~$17,763.6 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
10 known integrations