iCloud+ vs Microsoft OneDrive: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
iCloud+
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft 365 Basic plan
$19.99
a year for 10 people · $1.67 a month
| 10 people | iCloud+ | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | No plan for this billing option | Microsoft 365 Basic |
| Vendor price | $19.99 per year, 100 GB | |
| Monthly cost | $1.67 | |
| Annual cost | $19.99 | |
| Per user / year | $2 | |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
iCloud+ vs Microsoft OneDrive: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
iCloud+
- Cloud storageStores thousands of photos, videos and files.
- Shared Photo LibraryShares chosen photos and videos with up to five other people.
- iCloud DriveKeeps saved files and folders accessible and shareable from any device.
- iCloud Private RelayAdds privacy protection when browsing with Safari.
- Hide My EmailLets you send and reply to email without revealing your real address.
- HomeKit Secure VideoHome camera footage is end-to-end encrypted.
- Family SharingAny iCloud+ plan can be shared with up to five family members.
- Apple InvitesApple Invites for creating event invitations is included with iCloud+.
Source:apple.com/icloud ·
Microsoft OneDrive
- Automatic backupBacks up files, photos and videos and makes them available on all devices.
- Personal VaultProtects key files behind identity verification.
- Sync and offline accessFile changes sync across devices and work offline.
- Document scanningScan documents with the mobile app and store them in the cloud.
- Copilot file summariesCopilot summarizes and answers questions about files without opening them.
- Copilot file comparisonCompare multiple files with Copilot.
- Photo memoriesCurated photo and video collections from past years.
- Cloud collaborationStore, share and collaborate on files in the cloud.
Source:microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage ·
iCloud+ vs Microsoft OneDrive pricing questions
How much do iCloud+ and Microsoft OneDrive cost?
iCloud+ paid plans start at $0.99 per month (50 GB). Microsoft OneDrive paid plans start at $19.99 per year, 100 GB (Microsoft 365 Basic).
Is iCloud+ or Microsoft OneDrive cheaper for 5 users?
iCloud+ is cheaper for 5 users: $11.88 per year on 50 GB, against $19.99 per year for Microsoft OneDrive on Microsoft 365 Basic. That is $8.11 less per year, before tax.
Is iCloud+ or Microsoft OneDrive cheaper for 10 users?
iCloud+ is cheaper for 10 users: $11.88 per year on 50 GB, against $19.99 per year for Microsoft OneDrive on Microsoft 365 Basic. That is $8.11 less per year, before tax.
Is iCloud+ or Microsoft OneDrive cheaper for 25 users?
iCloud+ is cheaper for 25 users: $11.88 per year on 50 GB, against $19.99 per year for Microsoft OneDrive on Microsoft 365 Basic. That is $8.11 less per year, before tax.