VirtualDrive vs OneDrive
Microsoft's storage. Bundled with Microsoft 365.
OneDrive is the obvious pick if your day already runs through Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook — the 1 TB that comes with Microsoft 365 Personal ($6.99/mo) is genuinely good value if you need Office anyway. But if you don't, you're paying for a suite of apps you won't use. OneDrive standalone storage is also more expensive than VirtualDrive, with weaker per-link security on free and personal plans.
| How they compare | VirtualDrive | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
Free tier | 20 GB | 5 GB |
100 GB plan | 200 GB at $2.99/mo | $1.99/mo |
1 TB plan (with Office) | 200 GB at $2.99/mo (no Office) | $6.99/mo (Microsoft 365 Personal, includes Word/Excel) |
2 TB plan | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo (Microsoft 365 Family, 6 users) |
5 TB plan | $19.99/mo | $24/user/mo (OneDrive for Business) |
AES-256 encryption at rest | Yes | Yes |
Personal Vault encryption | All files always | Vault folder only (free: 3 files; paid: unlimited) |
Password-protected share links | Yes, all plans | Personal+ only |
Expiring share links | Yes, all plans | Personal+ only |
Audit logs | Yes, all plans | Business plans only |
Uses files to train AI | No, ever | Copilot opt-out required |
Office suite | No | Yes (with Microsoft 365) |
Native iOS / Android apps | Yes | Yes |
Prices and features as of 2026-05-22. Sources: OneDrive pricing page.
When OneDrive is the better choice
Stick with OneDrive if you already pay for Microsoft 365 for Word / Excel / Outlook. The bundled 1 TB makes it effectively free in that context.
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