Microsoft OneDrive vs Sync.com: Which Cloud Storage Tool Is Better in 2026?

Microsoft OneDrive

From $5

Sync.com

From $8

Quick verdict

Overall pick: Microsoft OneDrive

Pick Microsoft OneDrive if your team works in Windows and Microsoft 365 and needs real-time document co-editing, an API, and a lower starting price of $5 per seat. Pick Sync.com if confidential files require client-side zero-knowledge encryption, such as healthcare or legal work, and you accept paying $8 per seat without real-time co-editing or an API.

Microsoft OneDrive's entry plan ($5) is 38% cheaper than Sync.com's ($8).
Both offer a free plan, so you can test them side by side at no cost.
Only Microsoft OneDrive offers: real-time document co-editing & preview, rest api & enterprise cloud integrations.
Only Sync.com offers: client-side zero-knowledge encryption.

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Cost calculator

Team size: 5 users

Tool	Monthly	Yearly
Microsoft OneDrive · per user	$25.00	$300
Sync.com · per user	$40.00	$480

Based on entry-level paid plans. Prices change, so check the vendor before you buy.

Which one should you choose?

If you need…	Pick	Why
Team needs real-time document co-editing	Microsoft OneDrive	OneDrive supports real-time co-editing and preview; Sync.com does not.
Storing highly confidential documents	Sync.com	Sync.com offers client-side zero-knowledge encryption by default; OneDrive does not.
Building integrations via REST API	Microsoft OneDrive	OneDrive provides a REST API and enterprise cloud integrations; Sync.com does not.
Minimizing per-seat cost	Microsoft OneDrive	OneDrive starts at $5 per seat versus $8 per seat for Sync.com.
Healthcare or legal privacy-focused storage	Sync.com	Sync.com is positioned for healthcare and legal privacy and includes zero-knowledge encryption, which OneDrive lacks.

Feature comparison: Microsoft OneDrive vs Sync.com

Feature	Microsoft OneDrive	Sync.com
Free plan	✅	✅
Starting price	$5 /user/mo	$8 /user/mo
Client-side zero-knowledge encryption	—	✅
File version history & recovery (30+ days)	✅	✅
Large file transfer (100GB+ / link)	✅	✅
Real-time document co-editing & preview	✅	—
HIPAA, GDPR & SOC2 compliance	✅	✅
Password-protected & expiring links	✅	✅
Smart on-demand selective sync	✅	✅
REST API & enterprise cloud integrations	✅	—

Highlighted rows are where the tools differ.

Pros and cons

Microsoft OneDrive

Lower starting price at $5 per seat
Real-time document co-editing and preview
REST API and enterprise cloud integrations
Password-protected links, smart sync, and 30+ day versioning

No client-side zero-knowledge encryption
Per-seat billing scales with team size

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Sync.com

Default client-side zero-knowledge encryption
Positioned for confidential, healthcare, and legal storage
Includes file versioning, large file sharing, and smart sync
Password-protected and expiring links

Higher starting price at $8 per seat
No real-time document co-editing or preview
No REST API or enterprise cloud integrations

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At a glance

Microsoft OneDrive

Secure cloud storage seamlessly built into Microsoft 365 and Windows Explorer.

Founded 2007 · From $5 · 7/8 tracked features

Best for: Windows & Office 365 teams, corporate document management

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Sync.com

Private cloud storage with default zero-knowledge encryption and unlimited data transfer.

Founded 2011 · From $8 · 6/8 tracked features

Best for: confidential document storage, healthcare & legal privacy

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FAQ

Is Microsoft OneDrive cheaper than Sync.com?

Yes. OneDrive starts at $5 per seat, while Sync.com starts at $8 per seat; both bill per seat and offer a free plan.

Does Sync.com offer zero-knowledge encryption?

Yes. Sync.com provides client-side zero-knowledge encryption by default, which OneDrive does not offer.

Which tool supports real-time co-editing?

Microsoft OneDrive supports real-time document co-editing and preview; Sync.com does not.

Does OneDrive have an API?

Yes. OneDrive offers a REST API and enterprise cloud integrations, while Sync.com does not.

Which tool is better for healthcare and legal privacy?

Sync.com is positioned for healthcare and legal privacy and adds zero-knowledge encryption, though both tools list HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2 compliance.

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