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Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Services

Microsoft OneDrive vs Nextcloud Files

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
Nextcloud Files #7 in Cloud Storage Services 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Nextcloud

Microsoft OneDrive leads on 0 checks, Nextcloud Files on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Most featuresNextcloud Files · 3 of 3

Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage services: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Microsoft OneDrive is the better fit for microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage. Nextcloud Files is the better fit for open-source teams with self-hosting needs.

  • Microsoft OneDrive fits best

    Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage

  • Nextcloud Files fits best

    Open-source teams with self-hosting needs

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneDrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Nextcloud Files 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in Cloud Storage Services #7 in Cloud Storage Services
Best for Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage Open-source teams with self-hosting needs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €53.17/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneDrive 2/3 · Nextcloud Files 3/3
File versioning ✓ ✓
Zero-knowledge encryption Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Business admin controls ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage limit 100 GB Not checked yet
File size limit 250 GB Not checked yet
Device platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android windows, macos, linux, android, ios
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
  • Self-hosting with desktop, mobile and browser access
  • Versioning, permissions, file locking and protected sharing
  • Broad external storage and collaboration integrations
Cons
  • The free plan includes only 5 GB of storage
  • Ransomware protection depends on eligible subscriptions
  • It does not provide zero-knowledge encryption
  • Requires a self-hosted or hosted-provider deployment
  • Default web upload limit is 512 MB
  • Storage capacity depends on the configured backend
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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Nextcloud Files is an open-source file synchronization and sharing platform for individuals, teams and enterprises. Organizations can deploy it on-premises, in private clouds or through hosted providers, while retaining control of storage…

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveCloud Storage Services 9.2Free plan
  2. Nextcloud FilesCloud Storage Services 8.7Free 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

  • Nextcloud Files — where it wins

    • Self-hosting with desktop, mobile and browser access
    • Versioning, permissions, file locking and protected sharing
    • Broad external storage and collaboration integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a self-hosted or hosted-provider deployment
    • Default web upload limit is 512 MB
    • Storage capacity depends on the configured backend

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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