OneDrive Alternatives in 2026

Google Drive is our pick for most OneDrive switchers, because it replaces both storage and Office-style collaboration in one place. Docs, Sheets, and Slides let several people edit at once, comments and version history are built in, and search across file names and content is stronger than most rivals. Paid plans through Google One start at $1.99 per month for 100 GB.

The catch is the shared free tier. That 15 GB covers Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos together, so heavy photo users can fill it fast. If privacy is your top concern, the encrypted picks below are a better fit, but for everyday work and sharing, Drive is hard to beat.

Dropbox remains the sync benchmark that other services are judged against. Delta sync uploads only changed parts of a file, which saves time on large documents, and its integration range covers design tools, office apps, and team software. The Plus plan at $9.99 per month gives 2 TB, which suits households and small teams with large media libraries.

Free storage is small at 2 GB, and privacy-focused users should note that Dropbox encryption is server-side rather than zero-knowledge. If you value sync speed and app support above free space, Dropbox still earns its price.

iCloud Drive is the natural OneDrive replacement if your household runs on Apple devices. Files, photos, and app data sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac without extra setup, and iCloud+ plans start at $0.99 per month for 50 GB, rising to $9.99 per month for 2 TB. Private Relay and HomeKit Secure Video come with paid tiers, which adds value for Apple users.

Windows and Android users will find it less comfortable, and real-time document collaboration is not as strong as Google Drive. For an all-Apple household, though, the low entry price and automatic sync make it an easy switch.

Box is built for teams that need control over who sees what, for how long, and under which rules. Retention policies, legal holds, granular permissions, and audit trails suit regulated work in a way that consumer drives do not attempt. Individual accounts start with 10 GB free, while business plans are priced per user and should be confirmed on the Box site for your team size.

Most households do not need this depth, and the price reflects the business focus. If you handle client files, contracts, or regulated documents, Box is the most governance-ready pick in this list.

pCloud suits people who dislike monthly bills. Monthly plans start at $4.99 per month for 500 GB, while lifetime plans start near $199 for a one-time payment, which pays for itself after a few years of use. A built-in media player lets you stream music and video straight from storage, which is handy for large personal libraries.

Client-side encryption, called pCloud Crypto, costs extra rather than being included by default. If you want zero-knowledge privacy out of the box, Sync.com or Proton Drive are better picks, but for media storage with a one-time price, pCloud is strong.

Sync.com is our pick for privacy-focused OneDrive switchers who still want normal sharing. Every plan uses end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption, which means Sync.com cannot read your files, and sharing links, password protection, and expiry dates are built in. Paid plans start near $8 per month for 2 TB, with a 5 GB free tier to test sync and sharing.

Real-time document editing is not its strength, so pair it with a separate docs tool if you collaborate daily. For storing and sharing sensitive files with confidence, though, Sync.com gives the strongest privacy at a fair price.

Proton Drive suits people who already use Proton Mail or Proton VPN and want storage under the same privacy rules. Files, file names, and metadata are encrypted on every plan, and the service runs under Swiss jurisdiction with open-source apps. Drive Plus costs $3.99 per month for 200 GB, while Proton Unlimited bundles 500 GB with the wider suite.

The free tier is modest, and real-time collaboration is still catching up with Google Drive. If your priority is privacy across mail, VPN, and storage in one account, Proton Drive is the most coherent choice here.

MEGA offers the largest free tier in this list at 20 GB, with end-to-end encryption on every plan. That combination suits people who want private storage without paying first, and paid plans add larger quotas and transfer limits. Prices are listed in euros on some pages, so check the MEGA site for your region before comparing with dollar-priced rivals.

Collaboration is basic next to Google Drive, and MEGA is best seen as secure storage and sharing rather than a docs suite. For a free, encrypted OneDrive replacement with room to grow, it is hard to beat.