Google Drive
Cloud storage with 15 GB free, shared with Gmail and Google Photos.
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
Web App
OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud storage, with 5 GB free and built into Windows.
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What is OneDrive?
OneDrive syncs and backs up your files and photos and is built into Windows. A free Microsoft account includes 5 GB, shared with Outlook.com attachments and Microsoft 365 apps. Microsoft 365 Basic adds 100 GB for $19.99 a year in the US.
Pros
- Built into Windows with automatic folder backup
- Works with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Cheap upgrade to 100 GB
Cons
- Only 5 GB free
- Free space is shared with Outlook.com attachments
Who should use OneDrive
Windows users who want their files and photos backed up automatically.
Who may not need it
People who need more than 5 GB without paying.
OneDrive alternatives
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Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with 5 GB free.
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Nextcloud
Open-source, self-hosted file sync and sharing: your own Dropbox.
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Filen
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage from Germany, with free space at sign-up.
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.3Visit
Syncthing
Free, open-source file sync straight between your own devices, with no cloud.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
1Password
Stop losing minutes to forgotten passwords.
Web AppPaid but AffordableWeb, macOS
4.6Visit
Free alternatives to OneDrive
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Google Forms
Free surveys, quizzes and sign-up forms with answers flowing into Google Sheets.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Microsoft Forms
Free surveys and quizzes with any Microsoft account.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.3Visit
Zoho Sheet
A free spreadsheet app with real-time collaboration, pivot tables and an AI assistant.
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.3Visit
Kitbitz
2,000+ free hand-drawn illustrations in SVG and PNG.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit
digiKam
Free, open-source photo management with raw editing and face recognition.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.4Visit
nomacs
A free, open-source image viewer that can sync and compare views.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.3Visit
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