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Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Services

Microsoft OneDrive vs Box

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft OneDrive #1 in Cloud Storage Services 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit OneDrive
Box #2 in Cloud Storage Services 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Box

Microsoft OneDrive leads on 1 check, Box on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft OneDrive · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage services: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Microsoft OneDrive leads on file size limit: 250 GB versus 2 GB.

Microsoft OneDrive is the better fit for microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage. Box is the better fit for businesses needing storage plus workflow controls.

  • Microsoft OneDrive fits best

    Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage

  • Box fits best

    Businesses needing storage plus workflow controls

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneDrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Box 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #1 in Cloud Storage Services #2 in Cloud Storage Services
Best for Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage Businesses needing storage plus workflow controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 1,500+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneDrive 2/3 · Box 2/3
File versioning ✓ ✓
Zero-knowledge encryption Not checked yet Not checked yet
Business admin controls ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage limit 100 GB 100 GB
File size limit 250 GB (best) 2 GB
Device platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android windows, macos, ios, android
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus $1.99 monthly entry tier
  • Syncs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Supports 250 GB files, version history, and recovery
  • Storage, sharing, version history, and offline access across major platforms
  • Workflow automation, Box Sign, Box AI, and 1,500+ integrations
  • Administrative controls including SSO, MFA, permissions, and audit logs
Cons
  • The free plan includes only 5 GB of storage
  • Ransomware protection depends on eligible subscriptions
  • It does not provide zero-knowledge encryption
  • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and includes one file version
  • Business Starter requires a minimum of three users
  • Advanced security, compliance, workflows, and controls require higher tiers
Our verdict

Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service for individuals, families, and organizations that need to back up, access, edit, share, and synchronize files across devices. It supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with real-time…

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Box is a cloud content management and storage platform for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It combines cloud file organization with sharing, shared links, collaboration, version history, restore options, desktop access through Box…

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveCloud Storage Services 9.2Free plan
  2. BoxCloud Storage Services 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft OneDrive — where it wins

    • Free plan plus $1.99 monthly entry tier
    • Syncs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Supports 250 GB files, version history, and recovery

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan includes only 5 GB of storage
    • Ransomware protection depends on eligible subscriptions
    • It does not provide zero-knowledge encryption

  • Box — where it wins

    • Storage, sharing, version history, and offline access across major platforms
    • Workflow automation, Box Sign, Box AI, and 1,500+ integrations
    • Administrative controls including SSO, MFA, permissions, and audit logs

    Where it doesn't

    • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and includes one file version
    • Business Starter requires a minimum of three users
    • Advanced security, compliance, workflows, and controls require higher tiers
  • Microsoft OneDrive9.2/10 · Free plan

    A flexible, low-cost cloud storage service with deep Microsoft 365 integration.

    Visit OneDriveFull verdict →
  • Box9.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad cloud storage platform for businesses that need content controls and workflow tools.

    Visit BoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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