# What are the best OneDrive alternatives? Top 6 OneDrive alternatives are neither expensive nor difficult to find. Many providers offer similar or better services when it comes to storage volume, security, cost per GB and uploads. We’ll take a look at the best alternatives to OneDrive. ## How to find the right OneDrive alternative Whether you regularly [back up files](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/security/what-is-a-backup/), [send large files](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/e-mail/technical-matters/send-large-files/), [save photos](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/security/photo-backup/) or videos, or simply want to access your data from any device and from any location, cloud storage is often the best solution. Microsoft’s One Drive offers users 5 GB of free storage, online file access, and limited upload volume. If you are looking for more though from a cloud storage provider, you’ll quickly find ample alternatives to OneDrive. Besides [cloud security](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/security/how-to-protect-access-to-your-cloud/), you should also consider **good value for money, sufficient memory and ease of use**. ## The best OneDrive alternatives at a glance
OneDrive alternative Pros Cost
pCloud - Secure Swiss data protection - TLS/SSL + AES-256 encryption - Zero-knowledge encryption - Servers are SOC 2 Type II certified (data protection) - Free package with 10 GB storage - 500 GB for around £40.00 per year - 2 TB for around £80.00 per year
IONOS HiDrive Next - AES-256 encryption - Highest network security thanks to European, ISO-certified and GDPR-compliant data centres - Automatic cloud backups, synchronisation and device/ location-independent access - 100 GB for £1.50 per month - 1 TB in Business package for around £7.00 per month
SecureCloud - ISO-certified data centres with AES-256 encryption - Automatic backups and end-to-end encryption for stored folders to prevent provider access - 50 GB for around £3.00 per month per user - 100 GB for around £6.00 per month per user - Enterprise package with pricing on request
Google Drive - Integrated Google services like Gmail, Drive, and Contacts - Automatic backups of files and email traffic - Synchronisation with all devices thanks to integrated Google services - Third-party app integration - 15 GB free - 100 GB for around £1.60 per month - 2 TB for around £8.00 per month
iCloud - Pre-installed as a standard iOS software package on Apple devices - AES-256 encryption + two-factor authentication - Integrated use of Apple services like Numbers and Pages via the iCloud suite - Free 5 GB - 50 GB for £0.99 per month - 200 GB for £2.99 per month - 2 TB for £8.99 per month
leitzcloud by vBoxx - Cloud storage in German data centres focused on business customers - Rights distribution, no upload limits, real-time synchronisation and integrated package for online workplace - Data is 256-bit encrypted on servers - 250 GB for around £10 per month – 1 TB for around £20 per month
(Updated : February 2025) ## pCloud Swiss provider [pCloud](https://www.pcloud.com/ "pCloud website") offers reliable data protection. This is complemented by secure AES-256 and TLS/SSL encryption. For data centres, pCloud offers **certifications according to ISO 27001 for IT security and ISO 9001 for quality management**. Client-side encryption is also available with the pCloud Encryption add-on. Thanks to user-friendly interfaces, the storage service offers teamwork and collaboration opportunities through shared data access. Private users can use pCloud to store large media files and access services like the **pCloud web player**, cloud music lists and cloud streaming. Be it offloading large files, regular backups or synchronising with many devices, pCloud is a powerful alternative to OneDrive. **Cost**: pCloud’s free package offers up to 10 GB. You can get 500 GB for around £40.00 per year, and 2 TB for around £80.00 per year. Its **lifetime offer** is pretty unique. You get lifetime cloud storage with 500 GB for a one-time payment of around £160 and you can get 2 TB for a one-time payment of around £320. (Updated February 2025). [![Image: Website of the Swiss cloud storage provider pCloud](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/2/b/csm_onedrive-alternative-pcloud_49956a98ef.webp "Website of the Swiss cloud storage provider pCloud")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2024/onedrive-alternative-pcloud.png) With Swiss data protection standards, ISO-certified data centres and 10 GB of free storage, pCloud is an attractive alternative to OneDrive; Source: https://www.pcloud.com/ ## HiDrive Next Cloud Storage from IONOS IONOS [HiDrive Next Cloud Storage](https://www.ionos.co.uk/office-solutions/hidrive-cloud-storage "HiDrive Next Cloud Storage - IONOS") offers the **highest security in terms of data protection and data processing**. This is made possible thanks to highly secure data centres that meet stringent European GDPR requirements. The solution also offers the best possible [data centre security](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/security/data-centre-security/) as defined by ISO standards. With HiDrive Next, your data is stored centrally and securely. You can access it from any device, wherever you are. Thanks to **automatic backups and synchronisation**, you won’t have to worry about data loss when working in decentralised teams. **Cost**: Although IONOS HiDrive Next doesn’t offer a free package, you can choose from flexible packages at a fair price. For example, you have **100 GB at your disposal for just £1.50 per month**. For £3 per month, 250 GB are available, and for £7 per month, **the Business package gives you 1 TB**. 2 TB is also available for £20 per month. (Updated February 2025). [![Image: Website of HiDrive Next Cloud Storage solution from IONOS](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_onedrive-alternative-hidrive-ionos-uk_7cf642f27f.webp "Website of HiDrive Next Cloud Storage solution from IONOS")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2024/onedrive-alternative-hidrive-ionos-uk.png) Rely on secure data centres with flexible HiDrive Next packages from IONOS; Source: https://www.ionos.co.uk/office-solutions/hidrive-cloud-storage ## SecureCloud The cloud service [SecureCloud](https://www.securecloud.de/en "SecureCloud website") offers reliable **AES-256 end-to-end encryption** and data centres with **ISO certification**. Your data is encrypted before upload and transmitted via SSL/TLS. This OneDrive alternative is particularly suitable for business customers. Companies can benefit from **integrated web office applications**, **efficient team collaboration features**, **centrally stored and device-independent data**, as well as **rights and role management**. **Cost:** There is no free package. SecureCloud offers private customers 10 GB for around £3 per month, 100 GB from around £6 per month, and up to 1,000 GB for around £45 per month. For business customers, packages start at just over £3 per month for 50 GB per user (from 2 users). There’s also the Advanced package with 100 GB per user (from 10 users) for around £7 per month. The Enterprise package offers even more storage. SecureCloud does not offer a free package. The Business package provides 50 GB per user for teams of at least two people for around £3 per month per user, while the Advanced package offers 100 GB per user for teams of at least ten people for around £6 per month per user. For larger storage needs, the Enterprise package offers custom storage options upon individual request. (Updated February 2025) [![Image: Website of the German cloud solution SecureCloud](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/7/7/csm_onedrive-alternative-secure-cloud_33f281c42a.webp "Website of the German cloud solution SecureCloud")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2024/onedrive-alternative-secure-cloud.png) With SecureCloud, you can expect high data protection standards, reliable encryption and fair rates; Source: https://www.securecloud.de/en ## Google Drive Besides OneDrive, [Google Drive](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/what-is-google-drive/) is one of the most successful cloud services. The big advantage is that it includes Gmail, Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms and Contacts. All you need to access the storage service is a **Google account** that’s connected to Drive. Backups can be made effortlessly and automatically, and data or emails can be synchronised across devices. Third-party apps can also be used with Drive, and data can be shared and edited centrally and in real time. Google servers offer reliable data security, AES-256 encryption, and spam and malware protection. Data is stored on **U.S. servers**. **Cost:** Google Drive offers 15 GB for free for all users with a Google account. Paid [Google One](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/what-is-google-one/) packages provide 100 GB for around £1.60 per month or 2 TB for around £8 per month. For around £16 per month, you get 2 TB of cloud storage along with access to **Google’s AI Gemini Advanced**. (Updated February 2025). [![Image: Website of the cloud service provider Google Drive](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/1/6/csm_google-drive-screenshot_aa70c8bd9e.webp "Website of the cloud service provider Google Drive")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2024/google-drive-screenshot.png) Google Drive is a widely used Google service and you already have access if you have a Google account; Source: https://workspace.google.com/intl/en\_uk/products/drive/ ## iCloud The cloud storage [iCloud](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/what-is-icloud/) is the standard for Apple users with an Apple ID but can also be used by Windows users with the desktop app [iCloud for Windows](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/icloud-for-windows-10/). Thanks to the **Apple software package**, Apple services such as the word processor Pages or the spreadsheet calculator Numbers are also available without installation. **Cost**: iCloud offers 5 GB of free cloud storage. For more storage, as well as premium features like your own email address and domain, and iCloud Private Relay, you’ll need to upgrade to [iCloud+](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/what-is-icloud-plus/). With this, you’ll get 50 GB for just £ 0.99 per month, 200 GB for £2.99 per month, 2 TB for £8.99 per month and even up to 12 TB for £54.99 per month. (Updated February 2025). [![Image: Website for Apple’s cloud storage service iCloud+](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/3/2/csm_onedrive-alternative-icloud_cb63b3cffe.webp "Website for Apple’s cloud storage service iCloud+")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2024/onedrive-alternative-icloud.png) Apple’s cloud storage service offers a comprehensive and preinstalled software package for Apple users; Source: https://www.apple.com/uk/icloud/ ## leitzcloud by vBoxx The German cloud service [leitzcloud by vBoxx](https://leitz-cloud.com/ "leitzcloud by vBoxx website") is known for its **high data protection standards** with data centres in Germany, reliable encryption for uploads and downloads, unlimited uploads and real-time synchronisation and online editing. The service is especially suited for team projects and professional use. Company and customer data is backed up in a GDPR-compliant way, and company structures can be recreated via the cloud. Approvals, permissions and cloud management are carried out via a user-friendly dashboard, which provides reports on processes and storage consumption. **Cost:** leitzcloud by vBoxx can be used by individual users from around £12 per month (around £10 with annual payment) with 250 GB including the full range of features. You can optionally scale the number of licenses up to 150. It is also possible to configure the storage you need individually. (Updated February 2025). [![Image: leitzcloud by vBoxx cloud storage website](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/b/2/csm_onedrive-alternative-leitzcloud_7f11e7b179.webp "leitzcloud by vBoxx cloud storage website")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2024/onedrive-alternative-leitzcloud.png) leitzcloud by vBoxx is aimed at companies looking for cloud storage with a high level of data protection and a wide range of features; Source: https://leitz-cloud.com/ Tip Do you want to quickly and easily share large files online across devices while ensuring high data security? Then use [IONOS HiDrive Share](https://www.ionos.co.uk/office-solutions/hidrive-share "HiDrive Share from IONOS") to share up to 2 GB for free via a download link. This is a markdown version of: [https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/onedrive-alternatives/](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/tools/onedrive-alternatives/) for AI/LLM consumption.