Compare SkyDrive

See how SkyDrive stacks up against Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud. Check out the competition, and see which service is right for you.

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File storage and access     SkyDrive Apple iCloud Google Drive     Dropbox

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Web
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Remote access
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Access files on the go

iPhone and iPad

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Windows Phone

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Mobile web
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Work together online

Work seamlessly with Microsoft Office across PC, Mac, and web

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Edit online at the same time as others
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Track versions
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Capture anything, get to it later

Free note-taking apps for your phone
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Showcase your photos

Online slide shows
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Email slide shows

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Post to Facebook and Twitter

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Captions

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Show geotags

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Simple file sharing

Share with anyone
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Online viewing for Office files

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Storage options

Free storage

7 GB

5 GB*

15 GB

2 GB
    SkyDrive Apple iCloud Google Drive     Dropbox

*iCloud lets you store only specific types of files like photos for free. To store iWork documents in the cloud, you need to buy iWork apps separately.

**SkyDrive works with the Microsoft OneNote mobile app for Android to capture anything on the go.

***Google Drive is focused on document storage. Google offers separate products—Google+ and Picasa—for photo storage and sharing.