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Microsoft OneDrive vs Zerto

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Microsoft OneDrive

File Storage

Cloud storage that comes with Microsoft 365

From
$1.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zerto logo

Zerto

File Storage

Continuous data protection with near-zero RPO

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft OneDrive free tier not available; minimum cost is $1.99/month for 100 GB storage; Zerto zerto with Azure is listed on UK G-Cloud as a reseller-managed disaster recovery service, not Zerto's own licence pricing, with OS management from £75 per host per month for the public sector
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft OneDrive and Zerto actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft OneDrive and Zerto differ
AttributeMicrosoft OneDriveZerto
Starting price$1.99/month$5/month
PlatformsWebWindows, Linux, Web
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Microsoft OneDrive

Nothing recorded that Zerto does not also cover.

Only in Zerto

  • Continuous data protection
  • Journal-based recovery
  • Automated failover
  • Non-disruptive testing
  • Multi-cloud mobility
  • Long-term retention
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

What people use each for

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

Microsoft OneDrive

  • Personal cloud storage and file backupnot Zerto
  • Family file sharing and collaborationnot Zerto
  • Business document managementnot Zerto
  • Enterprise ransomware protectionnot Zerto

Zerto

  • 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

  • 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

Zerto

  • Zerto with Azure is listed on UK G-Cloud as a reseller-managed disaster recovery service, not Zerto's own licence pricing, with OS management from £75 per host per month for the public sector

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zerto

$5/month
  • Zerto Enterprise Cloud$5/month
    • Continuous protection
    • Journal-based recovery
    • Multi-cloud mobility

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft OneDrive if

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

Microsoft OneDrive review

Choose Zerto if

  • You need continuous data protection.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
  • You also want journal-based recovery.
Zerto review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft OneDrive or Zerto better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99/month and Zerto at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft OneDrive or Zerto?
Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99/month and Zerto at $5/month.
Does Microsoft OneDrive or Zerto run on more platforms?
Microsoft OneDrive runs on Web. Zerto runs on Windows, Linux, Web.
What is Microsoft OneDrive best used for?
Microsoft OneDrive is most often used for personal cloud storage and file backup, family file sharing and collaboration, business document management, enterprise ransomware protection. Of those, personal cloud storage and file backup and family file sharing and collaboration are not what Zerto is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft OneDrive do that Zerto cannot?
Zerto covers Continuous data protection, Journal-based recovery, Automated failover, Non-disruptive testing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Microsoft 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.

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Zerto: Can I try Zerto before buying?

Yes, Zerto offers a 14-day free trial or on-demand lab access to test the platform.

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Microsoft 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.

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Microsoft 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.

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