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OneDrive vs Google Drive 2026: Full Comparison
OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud storage service with native Windows integration and Microsoft 365 bundling.
Microsoft 365 subscribers, enterprises, and users needing AI-enhanced workspace
Score63%
VS
Google Drive
Cloud storage and file synchronization service integrated with Google Workspace productivity tools.
Collaborative teams, educators, casual users, and Android-first professionals
Score60%
119 attributes8 differences18 pros/cons
Quick Answer
AI SummaryOneDrive excels with Microsoft 365 integration, 1TB free storage, and AI-powered workspace features ideal for Office users. Google Drive offers 15GB free storage, superior collaboration tools, and seamless Android integration, making it better for casual users and teams.
Read full verdictOneDrive is the superior choice for Microsoft 365 subscribers and enterprises needing robust AI features and seamless Office integration with generous free storage. Google Drive remains unbeatable for collaborative teams, casual users, and Android-first workflows due to its native collaboration suite and user-friendly design.
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OneDrive
7.4/10
Google Drive
7.6/10
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Free Storage:✓ OneDrive wins(1TB vs 15GB)
- Best For:Microsoft 365 users & enterprises vs Collaborative teams & casual users
- AI Features:✓ OneDrive wins(Smart search, AI workspace, photo intelligence vs Image-to-text, document translation, OCR)
Key Facts & Figures
72 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | OneDrive | Google Drive | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Storage Capacity(GB) | 1TB (1000GB) | 15GB | |
| Collaboration Score(Rating) | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
| File Sync Speed(Rating) | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
| AI Features Count(Features) | 4+ (search, workspace, photo intelligence, security) | 3 (OCR, translation, image processing) | |
| Free Trial Duration(Days) | 30 days | 14 days | |
| Platform Reliability(Rating) | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
| Maximum File Upload Size(TB) | 250 GB | 5TB | |
| Monthly Cost (100GB Plan)(USD) | $1.99 | — | — |
| Desktop App Sync Speed (relative)(index) | Baseline (1.0x) | — | — |
| Data Center Location Options(count) | 2 regions (US, EU for enterprise) | — | — |
| File Version History Retention(days/unlimited) | 30 days | 30 days | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Starter Plan)(USD) | $1.99 | — | — |
| Storage Capacity (Starter Plan)(GB) | 100GB | — | — |
| Maximum Single File Upload(GB) | 100GB | — | — |
| Free Tier Storage(GB) | 5GB | 15 GB | |
| Lowest Paid Plan Cost(USD/month) | $1.99 (100GB standard) or $6.99 (1TB with M365) | — | — |
| File Version History(days) | 93 days (standard) | — | — |
| Maximum Family Members(users) | 6 (via Microsoft 365 Family) | — | — |
| Free Storage Tier(GB) | 5GB | 15GB | |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Bundle Storage(GB) | 1000GB (included) | — | — |
| Uptime Service Level Agreement(percent) | 99.9% | — | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Real-Time Users(users) | 300 (Office docs) | — | — |
| Global Data Center Regions(regions) | 14 regions | — | — |
| 2TB Annual Plan Cost(USD) | $99.99 | — | — |
| 100GB Plan Monthly Cost(USD/month) | $1.99/month | — | — |
| 1TB Plan Cost with Productivity Suite(USD/month) | $6.67/month (Microsoft 365 Personal bundle) | — | — |
| Real-time Sync Speed(milliseconds) | 2-5 seconds | — | — |
| Platform Support Count(platforms) | 5 major platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web) | — | — |
| Maximum Storage Tier(TB) | 2TB (via Microsoft 365 Family or standalone) | — | — |
| Free Storage Capacity(GB) | 5GB | 15 GB | |
| Standalone 1TB Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99 | — | — |
| Version History Retention(days) | 93 days | 30 days (unlimited for Workspace Business+) | |
| Maximum File Size Upload(GB) | 100GB | 5TB (individual files) | |
| Business Plan Annual Cost (1 user/1TB)(USD) | $119.88 (OneDrive standalone) or $99.99 (with M365 Basic) | — | — |
| Free Storage(GB) | 5GB | 15GB | |
| Paid Plan (100GB)(USD/month) | $1.99 | $1.99 | |
| Maximum File Size(GB) | 250GB per file (Sharepoint), 15GB (OneDrive) | 5GB per file | |
| OCR/Search Languages Supported(count) | 40 languages | 385+ languages | |
| Mobile App Downloads (All-time)(millions) | 180M+ downloads | 500M+ downloads | |
| Real-time Collaboration Limit(simultaneous users) | 100+ editors | 100+ editors | |
| iOS App Rating(stars out of 5) | 4.7/5 (1.8M reviews) | 4.6/5 (2.1M reviews) | |
| 100GB Plan Annual Cost(USD) | $119.99 (with Office 365, includes 1TB) | — | — |
| Real-Time Collaboration | Full Office 365 co-editing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Native (Docs, Sheets, Slides) | — |
| Storage Plan Options(max capacity) | 5TB (via Microsoft 365 subscriptions) | — | — |
| Lowest Individual Plan Price(USD/month) | $1.99/month | $1.99/month | |
| Business Plan Storage (Starting)(TB) | 1 TB (100 GB × 10 users shared) | 1 TB (100 GB × 10 users shared) | |
| Maximum File Delivery Size(GB) | 5 GB | 5 GB | |
| File Recovery Window(days) | 30 days | 30 days | |
| Business Plan Cost (Per User/Month)(USD) | $6-12/user/month (Google Workspace) | $6-12/user/month (Google Workspace) | |
| AI Visibility Score(/100) | 92 | 92 | |
| File Sync Performance Rating(/10) | 8.8 | 8.8 | |
| Free Plan Storage(GB) | 15 GB | 15 GB | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Personal)(USD) | $9.99 (100 GB plan) | $9.99 (100 GB plan) | |
| User Adoption Time (Typical)(hours) | Under 1 hour | Under 1 hour | |
| Template Library Size(templates) | 100+ | 100+ | |
| Free Storage Included(GB) | 15GB | 15GB | |
| Lowest Paid Plan Cost (Monthly)(USD) | $1.99/month (100GB) | $1.99/month (100GB) | |
| Annual Cost for 2TB Storage(USD) | $99.88/year ($9.99/month 2TB) | $99.88/year ($9.99/month 2TB) | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (100GB Plan)(USD) | $1.99 | $1.99 | |
| Third-Party Integrations(apps) | 2,000+ | 2,000+ | |
| Global Active Users(millions) | 1,800 million | 1,800 million | |
| Starting Monthly Cost (Business Plan)(USD) | $6 | $6 | |
| Maximum Single File Upload Size(GB) | 5 TB | 5 TB | |
| Revision History Retention(days) | 30 days permanently | 30 days permanently | |
| Monthly Cost (Pro Plan)(USD) | $9.99 (100GB) | $9.99 (100GB) | |
| Maximum File Size (Upload)(GB) | 5 GB per file | 5 GB per file | |
| Setup Time (Minutes)(minutes) | 5 minutes to productive use | 5 minutes to productive use | |
| Base Pricing (Per User/Month)(USD) | $1.67 | $1.67 | |
| Pro Plan Storage(TB) | 2TB | 2TB | |
| Pro Plan Annual Cost(USD) | $99.99/year | $99.99/year | |
| Deleted File Recovery Window(days) | 25 days | 25 days | |
| Supported Third-party Integrations(apps) | 500+ via Workspace Marketplace | 500+ via Workspace Marketplace |
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Key Differences
8 attributes compared head-to-head
OneDrive leads2 ties
OneDrive
Attribute
Google Drive
- 1TB(winner)Free Storage15GB
- Microsoft 365 users & enterprisesBest ForCollaborative teams & casual users
- Smart search, AI workspace, photo intelligence(winner)AI FeaturesImage-to-text, document translation, OCR
- Native Microsoft 365 integration(winner)Office IntegrationGoogle Workspace integration
- Fast sync with version controlFile Sync SpeedReal-time collaboration sync
- 30 days (Business plans)(winner)Free Trial Period14 days (all plans)
- Co-authoring in Office appsCollaboration ToolsNative Google Docs/Sheets/Slides(winner)
- iOS & Android supportMobile ExperienceOptimized for Android(winner)
- Free Storage
OneDrive
1TB(winner)
Google Drive
15GB
- Best For
OneDrive
Microsoft 365 users & enterprises
Google Drive
Collaborative teams & casual users
- AI Features
OneDrive
Smart search, AI workspace, photo intelligence(winner)
Google Drive
Image-to-text, document translation, OCR
- Office Integration
OneDrive
Native Microsoft 365 integration(winner)
Google Drive
Google Workspace integration
- File Sync Speed
OneDrive
Fast sync with version control
Google Drive
Real-time collaboration sync
Full Comparison
| Attribute | OneDrive | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Free Storage Capacity(GB) | 1TB (1000GB)(winner) | 15GB |
| Maximum File Upload Size(TB) | 250 GB(winner) | 5TB |
| Storage Capacity (Starter Plan)(GB) | 100GB | — |
| Maximum Storage Tier(TB) | 2TB (via Microsoft 365 Family or standalone) | — |
| Free Storage Capacity(GB) | 5GB | 15 GB(winner) |
Show 7 more attributesFree Storage(GB) 5GB 15GB Maximum File Size(GB) 250GB per file (Sharepoint), 15GB (OneDrive) 5GB per file Storage Plan Options(max capacity) 5TB (via Microsoft 365 subscriptions) — Business Plan Storage (Starting)(TB) 1 TB (100 GB × 10 users shared) — Free Storage Included(GB) 15GB — Maximum Storage (Best Plan)(TB) Unlimited (Workspace) — Maximum File Size (Upload)(GB) 5 GB per file — | ||
| Collaboration Score(Rating) | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10(winner) |
| File Version History Retention(days/unlimited) | 30 days | 30 days |
| Maximum Single File Upload(GB) | 100GB | — |
| File Version History(days) | 93 days (standard) | — |
| Version History Retention(days) | 93 days(winner) | 30 days (unlimited for Workspace Business+) |
Show 17 more attributesMicrosoft Office Native Integration Native editing with Microsoft 365 apps — File Request Feature Availability Limited to Business plans — OCR/Search Languages Supported(count) 40 languages 385+ languages Real-Time Collaboration Full Office 365 co-editing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Native (Docs, Sheets, Slides) Automatic Photo Backup(feature support) Manual setup required on iOS — Third-Party Integrations Extensive marketplace — Offline Access Capability Full offline with sync — Workspace Collaboration Tools Meet, Sheets, Docs, Forms integrated — OCR & AI Text Recognition Image & PDF to text conversion — Free Plan Storage(GB) 15 GB — Offline Document Editing Full offline editing with sync — Native Database Capabilities None (Sheets only for spreadsheets) — Workflow Automation Capability Basic (Zapier required) — Revision History Retention(days) 30 days permanently — Offline Editing Capability Full editing offline — Database Querying & Relations None - spreadsheets only — Offline Sync Capability(type) Desktop sync only — | ||
| File Sync Speed(Rating) | 8.9/10(winner) | 8.7/10 |
| Desktop App Sync Speed (relative)(index) | Baseline (1.0x) | — |
| Real-time Sync Speed(milliseconds) | 2-5 seconds | — |
| AI Visibility Score(/100) | 92 | — |
| File Sync Performance Rating(/10) | 8.8 | — |
| AI Features Count(Features) | 4+ (search, workspace, photo intelligence, security)(winner) | 3 (OCR, translation, image processing) |
| Microsoft 365 Integration(Level) | Native - deeply integrated | Limited - through export/import |
| Microsoft 365 Integration Level | Native (included) | — |
| Microsoft 365 Integration | 1TB storage + Office apps included with M365 subscription | — |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Bundle Storage(GB) | 1000GB (included) | — |
| Windows 11 Native Integration | Full File Explorer integration with cloud-only pinning | — |
Show 4 more attributesWindows Native Integration(integration level) File Explorer sync, automatic background sync — iOS/iPadOS Integration(integration level) App-based (OneDrive app required) — Google Workspace Native Integration(level) Native/seamless — Supported Third-party Integrations(apps) 500+ via Workspace Marketplace — | ||
| Free Trial Duration(Days) | 30 days(winner) | 14 days |
| Platform Reliability(Rating) | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10(winner) |
| Uptime Service Level Agreement(percent) | 99.9% | — |
| Android Optimization(Level) | Good - universal support | Excellent - Android-optimized |
| Monthly Cost (100GB Plan)(USD) | $1.99 | — |
| Lifetime 500GB Plan Cost(USD) | Not available | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Starter Plan)(USD) | $1.99 | — |
| Free Tier Storage(GB) | 5GB | 15 GB(winner) |
| Lowest Paid Plan Cost(USD/month) | $1.99 (100GB standard) or $6.99 (1TB with M365) | — |
Show 18 more attributesFree Storage Tier(GB) 5GB 15GB 2TB Annual Plan Cost(USD) $99.99 — 100GB Plan Monthly Cost(USD/month) $1.99/month — 1TB Plan Cost with Productivity Suite(USD/month) $6.67/month (Microsoft 365 Personal bundle) — Standalone 1TB Plan Monthly Cost(USD) $9.99 — Business Plan Annual Cost (1 user/1TB)(USD) $119.88 (OneDrive standalone) or $99.99 (with M365 Basic) — Paid Plan (100GB)(USD/month) $1.99 $1.99 100GB Plan Annual Cost(USD) $119.99 (with Office 365, includes 1TB) — Lowest Individual Plan Price(USD/month) $1.99/month — Business Plan Cost (Per User/Month)(USD) $6-12/user/month (Google Workspace) — Monthly Subscription Cost (Personal)(USD) $9.99 (100 GB plan) — Lowest Paid Plan Cost (Monthly)(USD) $1.99/month (100GB) — Annual Cost for 2TB Storage(USD) $99.88/year ($9.99/month 2TB) — Monthly Subscription Cost (100GB Plan)(USD) $1.99 — Lifetime Plan Cost (500GB)(USD) Not available — Starting Monthly Cost (Business Plan)(USD) $6 — Monthly Cost (Pro Plan)(USD) $9.99 (100GB) — Pro Plan Annual Cost(USD) $99.99/year — | ||
| End-to-End Encryption Standard | No | — |
| End-to-End Encryption | No (standard tier); selective E2E on SharePoint | No (standard encryption only) |
| Encryption Type | Standard encryption (TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest) | — |
| File Recovery Window(days) | 30 days | — |
| Password-Protected Sharing | No | — |
Show 4 more attributesEncryption Type Server-side encryption — End-to-End Encryption Default(null) No (Workspace only) — Enterprise SSO Available in All paid plans — HIPAA Compliance Certification(yes/no) No — | ||
| Data Center Location Options(count) | 2 regions (US, EU for enterprise) | — |
| FedRAMP Authorization(Yes/No) | No | No |
| Concurrent Admin Users(users) | Limited by license | — |
| Real-Time Co-Authoring Support | Yes (advanced with Office) | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Real-Time Users(users) | 300 (Office docs) | — |
| Real-time Collaboration Limit(simultaneous users) | 100+ editors | 100+ editors |
| Real-time Document Collaboration | Advanced (simultaneous editing in Docs/Sheets) | — |
| Real-Time Collaboration Users(simultaneous) | Unlimited | — |
Show 3 more attributesReal-time Collaboration Features Yes (Docs, Sheets, Slides, co-editing) — Real-time Collaborative Editors (Simultaneous Users)(users) Unlimited — Real-time Collaborative Editors(users) Unlimited — | ||
| Android Support | Full native app with sync and offline access | — |
| Windows Native Support(quality level) | Full native app with file sync and Explorer integration | — |
| Platform Support Count(platforms) | 5 major platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web) | — |
| Supported Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web | — |
| Cross-Platform Support | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Web | — |
| Maximum Family Members(users) | 6 (via Microsoft 365 Family) | — |
| Global Data Center Regions(regions) | 14 regions | — |
| Maximum File Size Upload(GB) | 100GB | 5TB (individual files)(winner) |
| Maximum Single File Upload Size(GB) | 5 TB | — |
| Deleted File Recovery Window(days) | 25 days | — |
| Mobile App Downloads (All-time)(millions) | 180M+ downloads | 500M+ downloads(winner) |
| iOS App Rating(stars out of 5) | 4.7/5 (1.8M reviews)(winner) | 4.6/5 (2.1M reviews) |
| Maximum File Delivery Size(GB) | 5 GB | — |
| User Adoption Time (Typical)(hours) | Under 1 hour | — |
| Setup Time (Minutes)(minutes) | 5 minutes to productive use | — |
| Template Library Size(templates) | 100+ | — |
| API Availability(text) | Full REST API with webhooks | — |
| Third-Party Integrations(apps) | 2,000+ | — |
| Global Active Users(millions) | 1,800 million | — |
| Compliance Certifications Included | SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001 | — |
| Base Pricing (Per User/Month)(USD) | $1.67 | — |
| Enterprise Admin Audit Logging(yes/no) | Basic | — |
| Pro Plan Storage(TB) | 2TB | — |
OneDriveGoogle DriveFree Storage Capacity(GB)
1TB (1000GB)
15GB
Maximum File Upload Size(TB)
250 GB
5TB
Storage Capacity (Starter Plan)(GB)
100GB
—
Maximum Storage Tier(TB)
2TB (via Microsoft 365 Family or standalone)
—
Free Storage Capacity(GB)
5GB
15 GB
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Free Storage(GB)
5GB
15GB
Maximum File Size(GB)
250GB per file (Sharepoint), 15GB (OneDrive)
5GB per file
Storage Plan Options(max capacity)
5TB (via Microsoft 365 subscriptions)
—
Business Plan Storage (Starting)(TB)
1 TB (100 GB × 10 users shared)
—
Free Storage Included(GB)
15GB
—
Maximum Storage (Best Plan)(TB)
Unlimited (Workspace)
—
Maximum File Size (Upload)(GB)
5 GB per file
—
Collaboration Score(Rating)
8.5/10
9.2/10
File Version History Retention(days/unlimited)
30 days
30 days
Maximum Single File Upload(GB)
100GB
—
File Version History(days)
93 days (standard)
—
Version History Retention(days)
93 days
30 days (unlimited for Workspace Business+)
Show 17 more attributes
Microsoft Office Native Integration
Native editing with Microsoft 365 apps
—
File Request Feature Availability
Limited to Business plans
—
OCR/Search Languages Supported(count)
40 languages
385+ languages
Real-Time Collaboration
Full Office 365 co-editing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Native (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Automatic Photo Backup(feature support)
Manual setup required on iOS
—
Third-Party Integrations
Extensive marketplace
—
Offline Access Capability
Full offline with sync
—
Workspace Collaboration Tools
Meet, Sheets, Docs, Forms integrated
—
OCR & AI Text Recognition
Image & PDF to text conversion
—
Free Plan Storage(GB)
15 GB
—
Offline Document Editing
Full offline editing with sync
—
Native Database Capabilities
None (Sheets only for spreadsheets)
—
Workflow Automation Capability
Basic (Zapier required)
—
Revision History Retention(days)
30 days permanently
—
Offline Editing Capability
Full editing offline
—
Database Querying & Relations
None - spreadsheets only
—
Offline Sync Capability(type)
Desktop sync only
—
File Sync Speed(Rating)
8.9/10
8.7/10
Desktop App Sync Speed (relative)(index)
Baseline (1.0x)
—
Real-time Sync Speed(milliseconds)
2-5 seconds
—
AI Visibility Score(/100)
92
—
File Sync Performance Rating(/10)
8.8
—
AI Features Count(Features)
4+ (search, workspace, photo intelligence, security)
3 (OCR, translation, image processing)
Microsoft 365 Integration(Level)
Native - deeply integrated
Limited - through export/import
Microsoft 365 Integration Level
Native (included)
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Microsoft 365 Integration
1TB storage + Office apps included with M365 subscription
—
Microsoft 365 Personal Bundle Storage(GB)
1000GB (included)
—
Windows 11 Native Integration
Full File Explorer integration with cloud-only pinning
—
Show 4 more attributes
Windows Native Integration(integration level)
File Explorer sync, automatic background sync
—
iOS/iPadOS Integration(integration level)
App-based (OneDrive app required)
—
Google Workspace Native Integration(level)
Native/seamless
—
Supported Third-party Integrations(apps)
500+ via Workspace Marketplace
—
Free Trial Duration(Days)
30 days
14 days
Platform Reliability(Rating)
8.8/10
8.9/10
Uptime Service Level Agreement(percent)
99.9%
—
Android Optimization(Level)
Good - universal support
Excellent - Android-optimized
Monthly Cost (100GB Plan)(USD)
$1.99
—
Lifetime 500GB Plan Cost(USD)
Not available
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Starter Plan)(USD)
$1.99
—
Free Tier Storage(GB)
5GB
15 GB
Lowest Paid Plan Cost(USD/month)
$1.99 (100GB standard) or $6.99 (1TB with M365)
—
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Free Storage Tier(GB)
5GB
15GB
2TB Annual Plan Cost(USD)
$99.99
—
100GB Plan Monthly Cost(USD/month)
$1.99/month
—
1TB Plan Cost with Productivity Suite(USD/month)
$6.67/month (Microsoft 365 Personal bundle)
—
Standalone 1TB Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$9.99
—
Business Plan Annual Cost (1 user/1TB)(USD)
$119.88 (OneDrive standalone) or $99.99 (with M365 Basic)
—
Paid Plan (100GB)(USD/month)
$1.99
$1.99
100GB Plan Annual Cost(USD)
$119.99 (with Office 365, includes 1TB)
—
Lowest Individual Plan Price(USD/month)
$1.99/month
—
Business Plan Cost (Per User/Month)(USD)
$6-12/user/month (Google Workspace)
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Personal)(USD)
$9.99 (100 GB plan)
—
Lowest Paid Plan Cost (Monthly)(USD)
$1.99/month (100GB)
—
Annual Cost for 2TB Storage(USD)
$99.88/year ($9.99/month 2TB)
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (100GB Plan)(USD)
$1.99
—
Lifetime Plan Cost (500GB)(USD)
Not available
—
Starting Monthly Cost (Business Plan)(USD)
$6
—
Monthly Cost (Pro Plan)(USD)
$9.99 (100GB)
—
Pro Plan Annual Cost(USD)
$99.99/year
—
End-to-End Encryption Standard
No
—
End-to-End Encryption
No (standard tier); selective E2E on SharePoint
No (standard encryption only)
Encryption Type
Standard encryption (TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest)
—
File Recovery Window(days)
30 days
—
Password-Protected Sharing
No
—
Show 4 more attributes
Encryption Type
Server-side encryption
—
End-to-End Encryption Default(null)
No (Workspace only)
—
Enterprise SSO Available in
All paid plans
—
HIPAA Compliance Certification(yes/no)
No
—
Data Center Location Options(count)
2 regions (US, EU for enterprise)
—
FedRAMP Authorization(Yes/No)
No
No
Concurrent Admin Users(users)
Limited by license
—
Real-Time Co-Authoring Support
Yes (advanced with Office)
—
Maximum Concurrent Real-Time Users(users)
300 (Office docs)
—
Real-time Collaboration Limit(simultaneous users)
100+ editors
100+ editors
Real-time Document Collaboration
Advanced (simultaneous editing in Docs/Sheets)
—
Real-Time Collaboration Users(simultaneous)
Unlimited
—
Show 3 more attributes
Real-time Collaboration Features
Yes (Docs, Sheets, Slides, co-editing)
—
Real-time Collaborative Editors (Simultaneous Users)(users)
Unlimited
—
Real-time Collaborative Editors(users)
Unlimited
—
Android Support
Full native app with sync and offline access
—
Windows Native Support(quality level)
Full native app with file sync and Explorer integration
—
Platform Support Count(platforms)
5 major platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web)
—
Supported Platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web
—
Cross-Platform Support
Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Web
—
Maximum Family Members(users)
6 (via Microsoft 365 Family)
—
Global Data Center Regions(regions)
14 regions
—
Maximum File Size Upload(GB)
100GB
5TB (individual files)
Maximum Single File Upload Size(GB)
5 TB
—
Deleted File Recovery Window(days)
25 days
—
Mobile App Downloads (All-time)(millions)
180M+ downloads
500M+ downloads
iOS App Rating(stars out of 5)
4.7/5 (1.8M reviews)
4.6/5 (2.1M reviews)
Maximum File Delivery Size(GB)
5 GB
—
User Adoption Time (Typical)(hours)
Under 1 hour
—
Setup Time (Minutes)(minutes)
5 minutes to productive use
—
Template Library Size(templates)
100+
—
API Availability(text)
Full REST API with webhooks
—
Third-Party Integrations(apps)
2,000+
—
Global Active Users(millions)
1,800 million
—
Compliance Certifications Included
SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001
—
Base Pricing (Per User/Month)(USD)
$1.67
—
Enterprise Admin Audit Logging(yes/no)
Basic
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Pro Plan Storage(TB)
2TB
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Pros & Cons
11 pros·7 cons across both
OneDrive
+5-3
Pros
1TB free storage (100x more than Google Drive)
Seamless Microsoft 365 integration
Advanced AI features including smart photo search
Robust backup and recovery tools
30-day free trial for Business plans
Cons
Weaker native collaboration tools compared to Google
Less intuitive for non-Microsoft users
Smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations
Google Drive
+6-4
Pros
Native integration with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
Superior real-time collaboration features
Powerful OCR and image-to-text conversion
Excellent Android optimization
Large third-party app ecosystem
Document translation features
Cons
Only 15GB free storage
Limited AI workspace features vs OneDrive
Weaker offline capabilities
Shorter free trial (14 days)
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
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OneDrive provides 1TB of free storage, significantly more than Google Drive's 15GB. This makes OneDrive the clear winner for users needing substantial free storage capacity without upgrading.
OneDrive is superior for Microsoft Office users as it offers native integration with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enabling seamless co-authoring and automatic syncing. Google Drive requires exporting/importing Office files or converting to Google Workspace formats.
Google Drive excels in collaboration with its native Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides suite providing real-time co-editing, commenting, and version history. OneDrive's collaboration has improved but remains better suited for Office-centric workflows.
OneDrive introduced AI-powered smart search for photos and documents plus intelligent workspace features. Google Drive added enhanced OCR, document translation, image-to-text conversion, and new Meet/Sheets integrations announced at Cloud Next 2026.
Google Drive is optimized specifically for Android devices with better native integration, superior offline support, and Android-first features. OneDrive offers solid Android support but doesn't prioritize the platform as heavily.
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