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Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Services

Microsoft OneDrive vs Google Drive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
Google Drive #4 in Cloud Storage Services 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Google Drive

Microsoft OneDrive leads on 2 checks, Google Drive on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
  • Free trialonly Google Drive
  • Most featuresGoogle Drive · 3 of 3

Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage services: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Microsoft OneDrive leads on storage limit: 100 GB versus 15 GB. Microsoft OneDrive leads on file size limit: 250 GB versus 5 GB.

Microsoft OneDrive is the better fit for microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage. Google Drive is the better fit for teams wanting a broad general-purpose drive.

  • Microsoft OneDrive fits best

    Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage

  • Google Drive fits best

    Teams wanting a broad general-purpose drive

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneDrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Google Drive 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #1 in Cloud Storage Services #4 in Cloud Storage Services
Best for Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage Teams wanting a broad general-purpose drive
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $1.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneDrive 2/3 · Google Drive 3/3
File versioning ✓ ✓
Zero-knowledge encryption Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Business admin controls ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage limit 100 GB (best) 15 GB
File size limit 250 GB (best) 5 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
  • Shared drives, permissions, version history, and file restoration
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and more
Cons
  • The free plan includes only 5 GB of storage
  • Ransomware protection depends on eligible subscriptions
  • It does not provide zero-knowledge encryption
  • Personal storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos
  • Client-side encryption is limited to eligible Workspace accounts
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
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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Google Drive is a cloud storage service for individuals, teams, and organizations that need to upload, organize, search, share, and collaborate on files. It supports Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, with access through the web, mobile…

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveCloud Storage Services 9.2Free plan
  2. Google DriveCloud Storage Services 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Google Drive — where it wins

    • Shared drives, permissions, version history, and file restoration
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Integrates with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos
    • Client-side encryption is limited to eligible Workspace accounts
    • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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