What is Microsoft OneDrive used for?

Microsoft OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service for syncing and sharing files, integrated with Microsoft 365. It is a good fit for syncing documents between PC and phone, and sharing Office files with colleagues.

Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

Yes. Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan.

Is Microsoft OneDrive open source?

No. Microsoft OneDrive is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive include Nextcloud All-in-One, ownCloud and Seafile.

What are some alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive?

Microsoft OneDrive competes with Dropbox, Google Drive and iCloud. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Microsoft OneDrive alternatives.

Microsoft OneDrive: features, pricing and alternatives

About Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service for saving files online, syncing them across devices and sharing them with others. It is built into Microsoft's ecosystem and integrates closely with Microsoft 365 apps, so documents created in those apps can be stored and shared from the same place.

OneDrive is a proprietary Microsoft service delivered as a hosted product with apps for several platforms. The vendor's site has more information on storage plans and features.

Key features

Cloud file storage
File sync across devices
File sharing with other users
Integration with Microsoft 365 apps

Good fit for

→Syncing documents between PC and phone
→Sharing Office files with colleagues

Tags: cloud-storage; file-sync; file-sharing; microsoft-365; backup; microsoft; saas

Microsoft OneDrive: questions and answers

What is Microsoft OneDrive used for?: Microsoft OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service for syncing and sharing files, integrated with Microsoft 365. It is a good fit for syncing documents between PC and phone, and sharing Office files with colleagues.
Is Microsoft OneDrive free?: Yes. Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan.
Is Microsoft OneDrive open source?: No. Microsoft OneDrive is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive include Nextcloud All-in-One, ownCloud and Seafile.
What are some alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive?: Microsoft OneDrive competes with Dropbox, Google Drive and iCloud. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Microsoft OneDrive alternatives.