iCloud+ vs Microsoft OneDrive
iCloud+ and Microsoft OneDrive tie at 7.3/10 overall, so the choice comes down to which criteria matter more to you.
7.3/10, Good
7.3/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
iCloud+8.0
Optional Advanced Data Protection extends end-to-end encryption to most data.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
Microsoft OneDrive6.0
Personal Vault adds extra sign-in checks, but files are not end-to-end encrypted.
iCloud+7.5
Fair pricing with Family Sharing, plus privacy extras in iCloud+.
Value for money
20% weight
Microsoft OneDrive8.5
Microsoft 365 bundles bring Office apps alongside storage.
iCloud+4.5
Only 5 GB free, which device backups fill quickly.
Free tier
15% weight
Microsoft OneDrive4.5
5 GB free.
iCloud+7.0
Seamless on Apple devices, a Windows app exists, but no Android or Linux app.
Sync & apps
20% weight
Microsoft OneDrive8.0
Built into Windows with Files On-Demand; no official Linux app.
iCloud+8.5
Deep Apple integration with Pages, Numbers and Keynote.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
Microsoft OneDrive9.0
Tight Word, Excel and Windows integration.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | iCloud+ | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | No | No |
| Lifetime plan option | No | No |
| Official Linux sync app | No | No |
| Built-in document editing | Yes | Yes |
| Company base | United States | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose iCloud+ if…
You want something best for people who use Apple devices.
- + Built into Apple devices
- + Optional Advanced Data Protection
- + Private Relay and Hide My Email on paid tiers
Choose Microsoft OneDrive if…
You want something best for windows and Microsoft 365 users.
- + Built into Windows
- + Bundled with Microsoft 365 apps
- + Personal Vault folder
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
iCloud+ vs Microsoft OneDrive: quick answers
Is iCloud+ better than Microsoft OneDrive?
iCloud+ and Microsoft OneDrive tie at 7.3/10 overall, so the choice comes down to which criteria matter more to you. iCloud+ scores higher on privacy & encryption. Microsoft OneDrive scores higher on value for money, sync & apps, ecosystem & sharing.
Who should choose Microsoft OneDrive over iCloud+?
Microsoft OneDrive is best for windows and Microsoft 365 users. iCloud+ is best for people who use Apple devices.
How were iCloud+ and Microsoft OneDrive scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.