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OneDrive vs iCloud Comparison (2026)

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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.

iCloud from Apple is a secure cloud storage solution for storing multiple types of content online, and across all your devices. The data storage platform provides a single place to store your documents, music, photos and other files. It eliminates the need for uploads, downloads and transfers.

  • 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

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Pricing

Starting from

1.99

Per month

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

Starting from

0.99

Per month

  • 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

4.6

1.9K

5

4

3

2

1

1.4K

393

105

24

8

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
78%
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

“It provides a consistent and reliable way to store, sync, and access files, photos, and backups across devices without requiring much hands-on management.”
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Marc R.

Digital Media Strategist

“The simplicity of using iCloud is its most positive feature; very easily synchronises with all Apple devices and allows simple organising of files and folders. ”
GS

Gareth S.

Area Inclusion Worker

“It creates a smooth, connected experience where photos, files, notes, and backups automatically sync between devices without needing manual effort.”
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Marc R.

Digital Media Strategist

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

“Storage space on the free plan is limited, and upgrading storage can become expensive over time compared to some competitors.”
SP

Sonu P.

Systems Analyst

“One downside is that storage can fill up quickly, especially with photos, videos, and backups.”
MM

Matthew M.

Holistic Nutritionist

“The web interface is as dated as 2015 and I don't even want to talk about sharing large video files with Windows clients.”
ET

Edward T.

Founder and Marketing Strategist

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Key features

  • Total features50
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Asset Categorization
  • Asset Library
  • Asset Sharing
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Cloud Computing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • 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
  • Email Management
  • 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 features23
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Asset Categorization
  • Asset Library
  • Asset Sharing
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Cloud Computing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • 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
  • Email Management
  • 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
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • Keynote
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Total integrations5
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • Keynote
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word
  • Numbers
  • Pages