File Storage · head to head
Tigris vs Microsoft OneDrive
Tigris
File Storage
Globally distributed S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft OneDrive
File Storage
Cloud storage that comes with Microsoft 365
- From
- $1.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Tigris has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Tigris lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives; Microsoft OneDrive free tier not available; minimum cost is $1.99/month for 100 GB storage
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tigris and Microsoft OneDrive actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tigris | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $1.99/month |
| Pricing model | Usage-based tiered storage with per-request fees | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, API, CLI | Web |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage).
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 Tigris
- Global Distribution
- Zero Egress Fees
- S3 Compatibility
- Multiple Storage Classes
- Object Notifications
- API Access
Only in Microsoft OneDrive
Nothing recorded that Tigris does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tigris
- Storing and versioning AI training datasets without egress penaltiesnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globallynot Microsoft OneDrive
- Serving static assets with low latency across regionsnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Multi-cloud data portability with standardized APInot Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive
- Personal cloud storage and file backupnot Tigris
- Family file sharing and collaborationnot Tigris
- Business document managementnot Tigris
- Enterprise ransomware protectionnot Tigris
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Tigris
- Lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives
- Retrieval charges on infrequent access tier add cost variability
- Limited to object storage, no file system semantics
- Archive retrieval requires planning ahead
Microsoft OneDrive
- Free tier not available; minimum cost is $1.99/month for 100 GB storage
- Higher-tier plans required for advanced Copilot features
- Per-user pricing increases significantly with family plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Tigris
Free- Standard Storage$0.02/GB/month
- Frequently accessed data
- No retrieval charges
- Free data egress
- Infrequent Access$0.01/GB/month
- Lower storage cost
- Retrieval: $0.01 per GB
- 30-day minimum retention
- Archive$0.004/GB/month
- Lowest storage cost
- Free retrieval
- 90-day minimum retention
- Archive Instant Retrieval$0.004/GB/month
- Archive storage cost
- Instant retrieval: $0.03 per GB
- 90-day minimum retention
Microsoft OneDrive
$1.99/month- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99/month
- 100 GB cloud storage
- Outlook access
- OneDrive access
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99/month
- 1 TB cloud storage
- Desktop Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)
- Copilot features
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99/month
- Up to 6 TB cloud storage (1 TB per person)
- 1-6 users supported
- Same apps and features as Personal
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99/month
- Up to 6 TB cloud storage (1 TB per person)
- 1-6 users
- Extensive Copilot feature access
Which should you pick?
Choose Tigris if
- You need global distribution.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, API, CLI.
- You also want zero egress fees.
Choose Microsoft OneDrive if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft OneDrive from Tigris on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Tigris or Microsoft OneDrive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tigris starts at Free and Microsoft OneDrive at $1.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tigris or Microsoft OneDrive?
- Tigris has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tigris and $1.99/month for Microsoft OneDrive.
- Does Tigris or Microsoft OneDrive run on more platforms?
- Tigris runs on Web, API, CLI. Microsoft OneDrive runs on Web.
- Can I use Tigris for free?
- Yes. Tigris has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99/month.
- What is Tigris best used for?
- Tigris is most often used for storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties, distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally, serving static assets with low latency across regions, multi-cloud data portability with standardized api. Of those, storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties and distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally are not what Microsoft OneDrive is typically brought in for.
- What can Tigris do that Microsoft OneDrive cannot?
- Tigris covers Global Distribution, Zero Egress Fees, S3 Compatibility, Multiple Storage Classes.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Tigris: Is there a free tier?
Yes, new users receive 5 GB of Standard storage monthly plus 10,000 Class A and 100,000 Class B requests at no cost.
SourceMicrosoft OneDrive: How much does Microsoft OneDrive cost?
OneDrive pricing starts at $1.99/month for Microsoft 365 Basic with 100 GB storage. Personal plan costs $9.99/month with 1 TB storage. Family plan at $12.99/month supports 1-6 people with up to 6 TB total storage. Premium tier at $19.99/month adds advanced Copilot and AI features.
SourceTigris: What are the request costs?
Class A requests cost $0.005 per 1,000 requests, Class B requests cost $0.0005 per 1,000 requests. DELETE and CANCEL operations are free.
SourceMicrosoft OneDrive: Is there a free version of Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft does not offer a free OneDrive plan through their paid subscription tiers. However, users with Microsoft accounts receive 5 GB of complimentary OneDrive storage at no cost when creating a Microsoft account.
SourceTigris: Do I get charged for data egress?
No, Tigris provides free data egress across all storage tiers.
SourceMicrosoft OneDrive: What security features are included in OneDrive plans?
All OneDrive plans include ransomware detection with files restore, password-protected and expiring-link file sharing settings, and anywhere editing with real-time collaboration. Premium and higher tiers offer exclusive agentic AI security features.
SourceRelated pages
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