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Difference between OneDrive and iCloud

Last Updated : 15 Nov, 2022
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1. OneDrive : 
OneDrive or Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service provided by the Microsoft. It gives the convenience to users for storing files, personal data and for sharing files. It offers 5 GB free storage space. It was launched by Microsoft in 2007. It is mostly used by professional workers to store the data related to work which might need more security. 

2. iCloud : 
iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by Apple Incorporation. It allows users to store data such as documents, photos and music on remote servers for download to iOS, macOS or Windows devices. It also enables to share and send data to other users. It is also helpful to manage the Apple devices if it is lost or stolen. It was launched in 2011. 

Difference between OneDrive and iCloud :

ONEDRIVE iCLOUD
It is owned by Microsoft Incorporation. It is owned by Apple Incorporation.
It was launched in 2007. It was launched in 2011.
It offers 5 GB free storage space. It also offers 5 GB free storage space.
It charges comparatively more for additional storage that means it is more costly. It charges less for additional storage that means it is less costly.
It can provide paid storage space of maximum 6 TB. While it can provide paid storage space of maximum 2 TB.
It is mostly used by professional workers. It is used for both personal and professional works.
There is remote uploading in OneDrive. There is no remote uploading in iCloud.
It provides the file versioning. It also provides file versioning but partially.
Maximum file size can be 250 GB. While here maximum file size can be only 50 GB.
There is no traffic or band-width limit. While there is traffic or band-width limit of 200, 400 or 600 per month.

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