MyAirBridge vs OneDrive for sending large files
OneDrive is Microsoft cloud storage tied to a Microsoft account, while MyAirBridge is a transfer service with storage attached. For delivering large files to external recipients, the transfer workflow avoids the sign-in and permission issues typical of company OneDrive sharing.
Quick answer
If the recipient is inside your organisation and already uses Microsoft 365, OneDrive sharing is the natural choice.
If the recipient is a client, a partner, or anyone outside your tenant, a transfer link is usually faster and less likely to be blocked by sharing policies.
Where OneDrive sharing gets complicated
- company policies often restrict external sharing by default
- recipients may be asked to sign in or to verify an email code
- free personal storage is limited to 5 GB
- large uploads can be slowed by synchronisation clients
None of these are problems with a plain download link, which is why many teams keep a transfer service alongside their Microsoft environment.
Comparison table
| Aspect | MyAirBridge | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Sending and sharing large files | Cloud storage and Microsoft 365 collaboration |
| Free capacity | 20 GB per transfer | 5 GB personal storage |
| External recipient experience | Link, no account | Sign-in or verification often required |
| Expiration control | Yes, from Basic upwards | Available in business plans |
| Password-protected links | Yes, from Pro upwards | Available in business plans |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes, from Pro upwards | Not standard |
| Data location | Prague, Czech Republic, inside the EU | Microsoft regional data centres |
Practical pattern
Internal work stays in OneDrive and SharePoint. Deliveries to clients go out through a transfer link, where nothing depends on the recipient having an account or on the sharing policy of either organisation.
FAQ
Why do OneDrive links sometimes not work for external recipients?
Organisational sharing policies frequently restrict external access, and recipients may be required to sign in or verify their email address.
How much can I send for free with MyAirBridge?
Up to 20 GB per transfer, with no account needed on the recipient side.
Can MyAirBridge replace OneDrive?
It replaces the delivery part. Many teams keep OneDrive for internal collaboration and use MyAirBridge for sending large files outside the organisation.
Summary
OneDrive is strong for internal Microsoft 365 collaboration but awkward for external delivery, where sign-in prompts and sharing policies get in the way. MyAirBridge delivers up to 20 GB free through a link that works without an account, with expiration control, password protection, and EU data storage.