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Head-to-head · File Hosting Services

Microsoft OneDrive vs Sync.com

  • 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
Sync.com #7 in File Hosting Services 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sync.com

Microsoft OneDrive leads on 1 check, Sync.com on 0, and 1 is 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 planboth
  • Free trialonly Sync.com

Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on our rubric for file hosting services: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

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. Sync.com is the better fit for teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration.

  • Microsoft OneDrive fits best

    Microsoft 365 users and business teams

  • Sync.com fits best

    Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft OneDrive 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Sync.com 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in File Hosting Services #7 in File Hosting Services
Best for Microsoft 365 users and business teams Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $6/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 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, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft OneDrive 0/3 · Sync.com 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
  • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
  • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
  • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365
Cons
  • Free storage is limited to 5 GB
  • Ransomware recovery depends on subscription eligibility
  • Does not offer zero-knowledge encryption
  • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
  • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
  • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
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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Sync.com is a cloud storage and collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines end-to-end encrypted storage with file sharing, team shared folders, backup, synchronization, version history, deleted-file…

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveFile Hosting Services 9.3Free plan
  2. Sync.comFile Hosting Services 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  • Sync.com — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
    • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
    • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
    • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
    • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
  • Microsoft OneDrive9.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit OneDriveFull verdict →
  • Sync.com8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A privacy-focused file platform with strong team controls and broad device support.

    Visit Sync.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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