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Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Services

Microsoft OneDrive vs ownCloud

  • 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
ownCloud #6 in Cloud Storage Services 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ownCloud

Microsoft OneDrive leads on 0 checks, ownCloud 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
  • Free trialonly ownCloud
  • Most featuresownCloud · 3 of 3

Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage services: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Microsoft OneDrive is the better fit for microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage. ownCloud is the better fit for self-hosted teams needing mature administration.

  • Microsoft OneDrive fits best

    Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage

  • ownCloud fits best

    Self-hosted teams needing mature administration

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneDrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ownCloud 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #1 in Cloud Storage Services #6 in Cloud Storage Services
Best for Microsoft 365 users and low-cost storage Self-hosted teams needing mature administration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
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 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneDrive 2/3 · ownCloud 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, 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
  • Self-hosting plus web, desktop, and mobile access
  • Versioning, retention, locking, search, and ransomware protection
  • Integrations with S3, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and collaboration tools
Cons
  • The free plan includes only 5 GB of storage
  • Ransomware protection depends on eligible subscriptions
  • It does not provide zero-knowledge encryption
  • Commercial use requires the €15 per user monthly Commercial plan
  • Hosted storage and user limits vary across online plans
  • Administration and policy controls may exceed simple storage needs
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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ownCloud is open-source file synchronization, sharing, and content collaboration software for teams, companies, schools, institutions, and government organizations. It provides browser, desktop, and mobile access; internal and external…

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveCloud Storage Services 9.2Free plan
  2. ownCloudCloud Storage Services 8.8Free plan · 30-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

  • ownCloud — where it wins

    • Self-hosting plus web, desktop, and mobile access
    • Versioning, retention, locking, search, and ransomware protection
    • Integrations with S3, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and collaboration tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial use requires the €15 per user monthly Commercial plan
    • Hosted storage and user limits vary across online plans
    • Administration and policy controls may exceed simple storage needs
  • Microsoft OneDrive9.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit OneDriveFull verdict →
  • ownCloud8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible cloud storage platform for teams that need control over data and administration.

    Visit ownCloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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