Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is a secure cloud storage solution for backing up, accessing, editing, and sharing files, photos, and videos across all devices. With automatic phone backups, offline access, document scanning, ransomware protection, and Microsoft Copilot AI for file summaries and comparisons, it offers up to 1 TB storage via Microsoft 365. Ideal for personal and family use.

Founded in	1975
Location	🇺🇸 United States
Founders	Bill Gates

Features

Plans

Free Plan

◈5 GB cloud storage

◈Includes: Basic OneDrive cloud storage + Outlook.com email (15 GB mailbox) + web/mobile Office apps

◈(Free tier for basic storage access across devices)

Microsoft 365 Basic

$1.99

◈100 GB OneDrive storage

◈Includes secure cloud storage and premium Outlook.com email features.

Microsoft 365 Personal

$9.99

◈1 TB (1000 GB) OneDrive storage

◈Includes full Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) on up to 5 devices.

Microsoft 365 Family

$12.99

◈Up to 6 TB total (1 TB per person, up to 6 people)

◈All benefits of Personal plan shared across family members.

Refund Policy

Microsoft OneDrive (Microsoft 365) offers prorated refunds if canceled within 30 days of purchase or renewal.

Ratings

g2(4.3/5)

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Ai Opinion

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AI Rating(3/5)

Users generally praise Microsoft for its wide range of reliable software and cloud services, strong security features, and good integration across products like Windows and Office. However, many complain about confusing licensing, occasional bugs or performance issues after updates, and customer support that can be slow or difficult to navigate.

Expert Opinion

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Expert Rating(4.5/5)

I recently tested Microsoft OneDrive, a reliable cloud storage service integrated with Microsoft 365. Here is my detailed review based on practical usage and research: OneDrive impressed me right away with its seamless integration across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices. The free 5 GB plan is generous to start, and automatic photo backups from my phone saved tons of space while keeping files accessible offline. Syncing changes in real-time across devices felt effortless during my week-long test. Security shines with Personal Vault requiring extra authentication and ransomware protection on paid tiers. Copilot AI helped summarize docs quickly without opening them, boosting productivity. Sharing links with expiration added control. The web app works smoothly for quick edits. Upgrading to 1 TB for $7/month via Personal plan was worth it for heavy users. Minor gripe: free plan limits advanced AI features. Overall, OneDrive excels for Microsoft ecosystem users needing secure, feature-rich storage. Highly recommend for daily workflows.