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Head-to-head · File Hosting Services

Microsoft OneDrive vs Egnyte

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft OneDrive #2 in File Hosting Services 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit OneDrive
Egnyte #8 in File Hosting Services 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Egnyte

Microsoft OneDrive leads on 2 checks, Egnyte on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on our rubric for file hosting services: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Microsoft OneDrive offers free plan; Egnyte doesn't. Microsoft OneDrive leads on file size limit: 250 GB versus 100 GB.

Microsoft OneDrive is the better fit for microsoft 365 users and business teams. Egnyte is the better fit for large organizations needing advanced governance.

  • Microsoft OneDrive fits best

    Microsoft 365 users and business teams

  • Egnyte fits best

    Large organizations needing advanced governance

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneDrive 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Egnyte 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #2 in File Hosting Services #8 in File Hosting Services
Best for Microsoft 365 users and business teams Large organizations needing advanced governance
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $22/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 5 integrations 225+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneDrive 0/3 · Egnyte 0/3
Desktop sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Password-protected links Not checked yet Not checked yet
File requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Storage capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
File size limit 250 GB (best) 100 GB
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free 5 GB plan with backup across supported devices
  • Individual file uploads up to 250 GB
  • Version recovery, Personal Vault, and ransomware protection on eligible plans
  • Granular permissions, audit reporting, versioning, and restoration
  • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans
  • Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and business app integrations
Cons
  • Free storage is limited to 5 GB
  • Ransomware recovery depends on subscription eligibility
  • Does not offer zero-knowledge encryption
  • Starts at $22 per user per month with annual billing
  • No free plan for smaller or casual storage needs
  • Zero-knowledge encryption is not verified
Our verdict

Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service for individuals, families, and organizations. It backs up, stores, synchronizes, edits, and shares files and photos across the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its strongest fit is for…

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Egnyte is a cloud content platform for businesses that need centralized file storage, sharing, synchronization, collaboration, and governance. It supports browser, desktop, and mobile access across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.…

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveFile Hosting Services 9.3Free plan
  2. EgnyteFile Hosting Services 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft OneDrive — where it wins

    • Free 5 GB plan with backup across supported devices
    • Individual file uploads up to 250 GB
    • Version recovery, Personal Vault, and ransomware protection on eligible plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Free storage is limited to 5 GB
    • Ransomware recovery depends on subscription eligibility
    • Does not offer zero-knowledge encryption

  • Egnyte — where it wins

    • Granular permissions, audit reporting, versioning, and restoration
    • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans
    • Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and business app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $22 per user per month with annual billing
    • No free plan for smaller or casual storage needs
    • Zero-knowledge encryption is not verified
  • Microsoft OneDrive9.3/10 · Free plan

    A flexible file-hosting choice for Microsoft 365 users, families, and business teams.

    Visit OneDriveFull verdict →
  • Egnyte8.6/10 · Paid

    A governance-focused file platform for organizations managing sensitive business content.

    Visit EgnyteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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