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OneDrive vs FileZilla Comparison (2026)

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FileZilla

Overview

OneDrive is a secure access, sharing, and file storage solution which enables users to store and share photos, videos, documents, and more at anytime, via any device.

FileZilla is a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software that supports mutliple types of file transfers such as FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS) and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). The system comes with drag and drop functionality, configurable transfer speed limits, a network configuration wizard, remote file editing, and more.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

1.99

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

12.8K

5

4

3

2

1

7.7K

3.8K

1K

189

60

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
76%
would recommend this app

4.7

138

5

4

3

2

1

98

36

4

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
88%
would recommend this app

Pros

“OneDrive's automatic syncing feature ensures that my files are updated across all devices, which is especially helpful for accessing documents on the go.”
ER

Erica R.

Assitant PM

“The File Upload process is stable even with larger batches, and the platform provides a cohesive environment for keeping digital files organized.”
JA

Joshua A.

Director of Risk Management

“Instead of forcing you to manually drag files into a specific OneDrive folder, this feature automatically maps your PC's default Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders directly to the cloud. If your computer dies, you can log into a new machine and find your entire desktop exactly how you left it.”
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Kabeer Q.

public relation officer

Pros

“FileZilla helps me work efficiently and ensures stable transfers, even with large files or slower connections.”
SS

Sven S.

Prokurist

“I tend to download all my favorite songs off of YouTube and put it on my phone for listening on the go when I don't have Wifi.”
JR

Joe R.

Entertainer

“I love the fact that I can open a specific path for each FTP site, which helps to streamline the process.”
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Eric T.

Director, Digital Transformation

Cons

“Filename and Path Restrictions: OneDrive is highly sensitive to special characters (like <, >, |, ?, *) and long folder paths. If you have a deeply nested folder structure or copy files over from a Mac, the sync client can choke and refuse to upload them until you manually rename everything.”
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Kabeer Q.

public relation officer

“The biggest drawback is that file synchronization can occasionally be confusing when multiple users are editing or moving files at the same time. While version history helps recover changes, sync conflicts can interrupt workflows if folder organization and permissions are not well managed.”
CC

Caleb C.

Estimator - Project Manager

“We haven't really found many major downsides ourselves, although like any shared file platform, a few initial permissions niggles, folder structures and file organisation that still needed managed properly or things could have become messy over time; a particular issue when volunteers come and go over time, or people work from different devices.”
MC

Mark C.

Board Trustee Membership Secretary

Cons

“I think that the GUI is a bit "oldish", i will prefer working with Filezilla with a more modern UI”
LL

Luca L.

Programmer and IT Analyst

“Something that I don't like about FileZilla is its user interface.”
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Vasilis K.

Web Developer

“The hiccups aren't always FileZilla's fault -- sometimes it tries to spam-connect by default when it can't get through the door. ”
MG

Michael G.

Game Developer

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Key features

  • Total features50
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Asset Categorization
  • Asset Library
  • Asset Sharing
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Cloud Computing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Security
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Document Capture
  • Document Editing
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Encryption
  • File Management
  • File Recovery
  • File Sharing
  • File Transfer
  • Full Text Search
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Messaging
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Device Support
  • Offline Access
  • Project Management
  • Real Time Synchronization
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Tagging
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Management
  • Version Control
  • Total featuresN/A
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Asset Categorization
  • Asset Library
  • Asset Sharing
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Cloud Computing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Security
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Document Capture
  • Document Editing
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Encryption
  • File Management
  • File Recovery
  • File Sharing
  • File Transfer
  • Full Text Search
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Messaging
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Device Support
  • Offline Access
  • Project Management
  • Real Time Synchronization
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Tagging
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Management
  • Version Control

Integrations

  • Total integrations9
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word
  • Total integrationsN/A
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word