Microsoft OneDrive review — 2026
★★★★☆ Overall score: 4/5
Bundled with Microsoft 365. Best for Word/Excel/PowerPoint users.
Monthly: $1.99/mo
Annual (first year): $19.99/year
Annual (renewal): $19.99/year
Money-back: 30 days
Annual (first year): $19.99/year
Annual (renewal): $19.99/year
Money-back: 30 days
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Protection
| Malware detection rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | n/a |
| AV-TEST score | n/a |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ |
| Firewall | ✗ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✗ |
| Parental controls | ✗ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | 100 GB |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | Unlimited |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web |
Our review
OneDrive is the right pick for Windows + Microsoft 365 users. $6.99/mo for 1TB + Office apps is unmatched value if you already use Word/Excel/PowerPoint daily. Not for privacy purists or Mac/Linux users.
Pros
- Included free with Microsoft 365 ($6.99/mo includes 1TB + Office apps)
- Native integration with Windows Explorer
- Personal Vault for sensitive files (extra encryption layer)
- Ransomware detection + file recovery built in
- Excellent Office document collaboration
Cons
- No direct affiliate program (sold via Microsoft 365 channel partners)
- Worse Mac/Linux experience than Windows
- Files scanned for abuse detection
- Tied tightly to Microsoft 365 ecosystem