What is the difference between OneDrive and Internxt?

OneDrive is best for Microsoft 365 users who need cloud storage, while Internxt is best for Privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage. OneDrive starts at $1.99/mo and Internxt starts at Free.

Is OneDrive or Internxt cheaper?

OneDrive starts at $1.99/mo with a free tier. Internxt starts at Free with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Internxt?

Both OneDrive and Internxt offer free tiers.

OneDrive vs Internxt

OneDrive is cloud storage tightly integrated with Microsoft 365, Windows, and Office apps, while Internxt is zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with open-source code and European data hosting. The biggest difference up front: Internxt is free, while OneDrive starts at $1.99/mo. OneDrive is built for microsoft 365 users who need cloud storage, whereas Internxt targets privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage.

At a glance

	OneDrive	Internxt
Best for	Microsoft 365 users who need cloud storage	Privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage
Starting price	$1.99/mo	Free
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	—	✓
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	—	✓
File Sync	✓	—
Office Integration	✓	—
Open Source	—	✓
Photo Backup	—	✓
S3 Compatible	—	✓
Sharing	✓	—
Versioning	✓	—
Zero-Knowledge	—	✓

OneDrive

Strengths

Includes Office Integration as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Includes File Sync as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
5 GB free — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Established product with 19+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Mobile experience lags behind the desktop version in features and polish

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Internxt

Strengths

Open source and transparent
Zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data
Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
10 GB free — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Community support can be slower than the dedicated support teams at commercial alternatives

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The bottom line

Pricing: Internxt is completely free (10 GB free), which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. OneDrive starts at $1.99/mo, but 5 GB free. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: OneDrive offers File Sync, Office Integration and Sharing that Internxt lacks. Internxt brings Open Source, Photo Backup and S3 Compatible that OneDrive does not have.

Team fit: OneDrive is geared toward any size teams, while Internxt is aimed at individual users and small setups. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: Internxt is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. OneDrive is proprietary — you are trusting the vendor with your data and uptime.

Where each tool shines: OneDrive's biggest strengths are: includes office integration as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows. includes file sync as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows. Internxt's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data.

Watch out for: With OneDrive, users commonly note that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade. With Internxt, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose OneDrive if...

You need a tool built for microsoft 365 users who need cloud storage
You specifically need File Sync and Office Integration
You care about includes file sync as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Your team size fits the any size profile OneDrive is designed for
The free tier works for you: 5 gb free

Choose Internxt if...

You need a tool built for privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage
Budget is a hard constraint — Internxt is free, OneDrive is not
You need self-hosting, data sovereignty, or the ability to audit source code
You specifically need Open Source and Photo Backup
You care about zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data