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OneDrive is bundled with Microsoft 365 — but HIPAA compliance requires Business Premium at $22/user/mo plus Microsoft Purview add-ons. AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo — no Microsoft Purview add-ons, no hidden compliance costs.
OneDrive HIPAA compliance requires M365 Business Premium plus Microsoft Purview for compliance reports. AXIS CloudSync includes everything — audit logs, compliance reports, BAA — on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo.
OneDrive has ransomware recovery but limits version history to 30 days. AXIS CloudSync's snapshot-based rollback is not time-limited and restores files automatically without manual intervention.
OneDrive does not offer a client portal. AXIS CloudSync includes a dedicated client portal for sharing files with patients, clients, and partners — without giving them access to your internal storage.
| Feature | AXIS CloudSync | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
HIPAA Compliance OneDrive HIPAA/BAA requires Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22/user/mo). | ||
BAA Included (no upsell) Microsoft BAA requires M365 Business Premium. | ||
Starting Price OneDrive starts at $6/user (M365 Basic). HIPAA requires M365 Business Premium at $22/user. | $15/user | $6/user |
BAA-Eligible Plan Price AXIS: Franchise plan ($18/user). OneDrive: M365 Business Premium required ($22/user). AXIS is 18% less. | $18/user | $22/user |
AES-256 Encryption | ||
Ransomware Rollback OneDrive has ransomware detection and recovery, but limited to 30 days of version history. | ||
Immutable Audit Logs OneDrive audit logs are not immutable and require Microsoft Purview add-on. | ||
LAN Sync (Local Network) OneDrive does not support LAN sync. | ||
Bandwidth Throttling | ||
Desktop Sync Client | ||
Selective Sync | ||
Offline Access | ||
Client Portal Access OneDrive does not offer a dedicated client portal. | ||
Password-Protected Links OneDrive password-protected links require M365 Business or higher. | ||
Link Expiration Dates | ||
Download Controls | ||
Active Directory / SSO | ||
Granular Permissions OneDrive permissions are tied to SharePoint, which adds complexity. | ||
Compliance Reports Compliance reporting requires Microsoft Purview, an additional paid add-on. | ||
Dedicated CSM | ||
14-Day Free Trial | ||
Purpose-Built for Healthcare OneDrive is a general-purpose Microsoft 365 component, not designed for regulated industries. |
Microsoft OneDrive can be HIPAA compliant, but only when used with Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($22/user/mo) and a signed Microsoft BAA. The basic M365 plans do not include a BAA. AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo — 18% less than M365 Business Premium.
Microsoft offers a BAA for OneDrive as part of Microsoft 365, but it requires the Business Premium plan ($22/user/mo). AXIS CloudSync includes a BAA on the Franchise plan ($18/user/mo) and above — 18% less than M365 Business Premium, and without requiring the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
AXIS CloudSync is purpose-built for regulated industries with immutable audit logs, snapshot-based ransomware rollback, and a client portal. OneDrive requires Microsoft Purview add-ons for compliance reporting and does not offer LAN sync or a client portal.
Yes. AXIS CloudSync provides HIPAA-compliant file sync, sharing, and backup with a BAA on the Franchise plan at $18/user/mo — without requiring a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription or additional Purview licensing.
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