Dropbox vs. OneDrive: Design and features
- Dropbox works like the usual Desktop System: you can create folders and subfolders, files, and folders with a single folder with your computer to sync.
- Also OneDrive relies on the folder structure. The advantage for Windows users: OneDrive is integrated into Windows 8 as a virtual disk. Also with Office 365 is the service linked to.
- Special Dropbox: If you upload files that are already in the Cloud, in a slightly verändeter Form, detects Dropbox and saves only the Changes. You can also change the large files quickly and upload it.
- If you have an Outlook, Live or Hotmail account, you can log directly in to OneDrive and get started.
Windows 8: OneDrive is integrated
Dropbox vs. OneDrive: free storage, and prices
In the case of two Cloud providers with the free registration only limited space for your files. If you need more storage, you can buy an Upgrade:
- Dropbox was one of the first Cloud Services. Since then, there is memory with this provider a meager 2 GB of Free.
- Microsoft's OneDrive, founded as SkyDrive, offers significantly more storage: 15 GB's free.
- In the case of Dropbox the Upgrade cost to Dropbox Pro with 1000 GB of 9.99 euros per month.
- OneDrive is cheaper: 100 GB costs EUR 1.99 a month. For 3.99 euros, you get 200 GB, and 1000 GB costs 7 euros per month.
- Good offer: If you like the great OndeDrive subscription for 7 Euro choose, you will get Office 365.
OneDrive: Microsoft's Cloud
Dropbox vs. OneDrive: Apps and Desktop versions
Both Cloud storage free Apps and Desktop applications available:
- Apps has Dropbox for iOS and Android. Also, for Windows Phone there is recently a official Dropbox App.
- Microsoft covers all of the mobile systems: There are OneDrive Apps are available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone.
- Dropbox offers for the Computer Desktop applications: On the Mac, Windows , and under Linux you can use the service comfortably in your System.
- The OneDrive application in Windows 8 is already integrated, but there are also versions for older Windows systems and for Mac.
Official Dropbox App for Windows
Dropbox vs. OneDrive: conclusion
The two Cloud services differ only slightly. Both providers have their advantages:
- If you use Windows 8, OneDrive is integrated directly into your System, which makes the use very easy. Also your Office 365 files are automatically synchronized. Therefore, OneDrive is in every heart who want to connect their Microsoft products.
- Dropbox is the Cloundanbieter the first hour. The service is widely used and the possibility of sharing files is implemented here very well. Dropbox is not suitable therefore very good if you need the Cloud only for themselves but files, for example, a group or your family want to provide.
- The difference between the two providers is mainly in the price: Dropbox offers only a little free memory and a comparatively expensive Update. In to OneDrive professional, you will be to survive by full 15 GB and cheap Upgrade options.
If you further want to compare: In the next practical tip we show you 7 free Dropbox Alternatives.
