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Microsoft OneDrive vs MSP360 Backup

Microsoft OneDrive logo

Microsoft OneDrive

Software

Cloud storage that comes with Microsoft 365

From
On request
Rated
-
MSP360 Backup logo

MSP360 Backup

Software

Cross-platform backup for MSPs and IT teams

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only MSP360 Backup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft OneDrive storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person; MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft OneDrive and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft OneDrive and MSP360 Backup differ
AttributeMicrosoft OneDriveMSP360 Backup
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Microsoft OneDrive

Nothing recorded that MSP360 Backup does not also cover.

Only in MSP360 Backup

  • Cross-platform support
  • Any cloud storage
  • Image-based backup
  • SQL backup
  • Centralized management
  • Ransomware protection
  • AWS S3
  • Azure

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Microsoft OneDrive

No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.

MSP360 Backup

  • Data protectionnot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Disaster recoverynot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Business continuitynot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Ransomware protectionnot Microsoft OneDrive
  • Compliancenot Microsoft OneDrive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Microsoft OneDrive

  • Storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person
  • Family and Premium plans cap shared storage at 1 TB per person even when only 1 of the allotted 6 people are using the subscription
  • Subscriptions automatically renew and must be canceled through the Microsoft account dashboard to stop billing

MSP360 Backup

  • Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft OneDrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.

MSP360 Backup

Free
  • Desktop$4/month
    • Cross-platform backup
    • Any cloud storage
    • Centralized console

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft OneDrive if

Nothing in the data separates Microsoft OneDrive from MSP360 Backup on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose MSP360 Backup if

  • You need cross-platform support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want any cloud storage.

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft OneDrive or MSP360 Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft OneDrive starts at On request and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft OneDrive or MSP360 Backup?
MSP360 Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft OneDrive and Free for MSP360 Backup.
Does Microsoft OneDrive or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
Microsoft OneDrive runs on Web. MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use MSP360 Backup for free?
Yes. MSP360 Backup has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft OneDrive starts at On request.
What can Microsoft OneDrive do that MSP360 Backup cannot?
MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MSP360 Backup: What cloud storage providers does MSP360 Backup support?

MSP360 Backup integrates with leading cloud storage providers including AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Wasabi, and on-premises storage solutions, providing flexibility in storage destination selection.

Source
MSP360 Backup: What platforms does MSP360 Backup support?

MSP360 Backup is cross-platform software supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing organizations to protect diverse IT infrastructure.

Source
MSP360 Backup: Does MSP360 Backup offer encryption?

Yes, MSP360 Backup includes encryption features for data protection, role-based permissions, and ransomware protection capabilities to ensure data security during backup and recovery.

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