Mover.io Migration Costs and Supported Data Sources for Microsoft 365
Question details
The user needs clarification on the pricing of Mover.io and the specific data platforms it supports when migrating to Microsoft 365.
- Product
- Mover.io / Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
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- Scenario
- Planning a data migration strategy to Microsoft 365 using Mover.io and evaluating service costs and compatibility.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking confirmation on whether Mover.io is completely free, which cloud platforms are supported as data sources, and what data types are excluded from the transfer.
Before starting your data migration, verify that you have already purchased and assigned active Microsoft 365 licenses for all destination accounts, as Mover.io only facilitates the file transfer.
Review Mover.io Costs and Configure Supported Data Sources
Understand the cost structure of Mover.io and configure your cloud-storage connectors properly while avoiding unsupported data types.
Mover.io is a completely free migration service provided by Microsoft for moving cloud storage into Microsoft 365. However, while the data transfer service itself is free, the required Microsoft 365 user licenses must be purchased separately.
Mover.io is strictly designed for cloud-storage files. It supports source platforms like Google Drive, Google Shared Drive, OneDrive, and SharePoint libraries, but it cannot migrate emails or site layouts.
Navigate to the official Mover.io website and click 'Log In'. Use your Microsoft 365 global admin or SharePoint admin credentials to sign into the migration dashboard.
In the Step 1 panel, click 'Authorize New Connector'. Select your source cloud storage platform (such as Google Drive or OneDrive) from the dropdown list and grant the necessary permissions.
In the Step 2 panel, click 'Authorize New Connector' and select 'Microsoft 365'. Log in with your admin credentials to connect your destination tenant.
Upload a CSV file to map your source user drives to the appropriate Microsoft 365 destination accounts. Select the user rows and click 'Start Copy' to begin the migration.
Looking for a cost-effective alternative to Microsoft 365?
If the licensing costs of Microsoft 365 are a concern for your organization, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible, and free alternative to standard Office applications without the need for complex cloud migrations.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the free download button for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Suite: Run the downloaded installer file and follow the quick on-screen instructions to set up the software.
- 3. Open Existing Microsoft Formats: Launch WPS Office and directly open your existing .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx files to continue working immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mover.io migrate my Outlook emails and contacts?
No, Mover.io is designed exclusively for cloud-storage document migrations. It does not migrate emails, mailboxes, contacts, calendars, or SharePoint site collections.
Is Mover.io completely free to use?
Yes, the Mover.io migration service is free to use. However, you must have separately purchased Microsoft 365 licenses for the accounts you are moving data into.
Can I migrate Google Shared Drives using Mover.io?
Yes, Mover.io fully supports migrations from Google Workspace environments, including both individual Google Drives and Google Shared Drives.
What happens to my source files after the Mover.io migration?
Mover.io performs a copy operation. Your original files remain untouched in the source location (like Google Drive) after they are successfully copied to Microsoft 365.
