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IDrive

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Cloud Backup and Storage solutions for home and business

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Overview

IDrive is a comprehensive cloud backup and storage solution that secures data across multiple devices including PCs, Macs, Linux computers, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices into a single account. It offers features like real-time file synchronization, image backup, disaster recovery, and compliance support for businesses. IDrive has won 11 consecutive PCMag Editors' Choice awards and provides affordable backup solutions with military-grade 256-bit AES encryption.

Features

42 features across 22 categories

Backup(6)

Continuous Data Protection

IDrive automatically recognizes modified parts of files and backs them up in near real-time

Disk Clone

Backup entire drive as an image file to a secondary location like external hard drive or cloud

External Hard Drives and NAS Devices Backup

Backup Mapped/USB/External Drives and NAS devices like Synology, Netgear, Asustor, QNAP with dedicated applications

IDrive Mirror - Image BackupPremium

Protect Windows computers and server systems including virtual machines with image backup and cloud virtualization capability

Multiple Device Backup

Backup multiple PCs, Macs, Linux, iPhones, iPads and Android devices into a single account

Open Files and Network Drive Backup

Backup open files like Microsoft Outlook, Quickbooks/Quicken and mapped/USB/external drives

Also in: Obsidian Sync, Neon, Redis Cloud

Client(1)

IDrive Thin Client

Limited GUI thin client application that runs in background with backup, restore, and settings management via web

Also in: Zulip, Keeper, Threema

Cloud Application Backup(5)

Backup for DropboxPremium

Set up automated backups for Dropbox personal and business accounts with quick data restores

Box BackupPremium

Protect Box business or personal account data with daily automated backups, granular or full-service recovery, and snapshot restores

Google Workspace BackupPremium

Secure Google Workspace or Personal Google account data with 3 daily automated backups and direct cloud recoveries

Microsoft Office 365 BackupPremium

Enable automated backup for Microsoft Office 365 personal and business accounts with quick restore capability

Salesforce Backup and RecoveryPremium

Protect Salesforce production and sandbox environments with daily backups of data and metadata for point-in-time recovery

Cloud Storage(1)

IDrive e2Premium

Amazon S3 compatible cloud object storage that is 90% cheaper than AWS with no egress fees and immutable storage

Also in: Microsoft 365, Autodesk Build, GeneratePress

Collaboration(2)

File Collaboration

Share files/folders stored on IDrive account with friends and associates for collaborative access

IDrive for Office

Create, edit, and collaborate on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files in Cloud Drive with view-only or edit permissions

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Business CompliancePremium

IDrive assists business to comply with regulations like HIPAA, SOX, GLBA and SEC/FINRA with Business Associate Agreement support

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Data Management(1)

True Archiving

No data is deleted from the IDrive account until you manually delete or run Archive Cleanup

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Transfer(2)

IDrive ExpressPremium

Quick backup and retrieval of bulk data within a week via physical storage shipment, ensuring no bandwidth usage

Multiple Express TransfersPremium

Get free physical data transfer 3 times a year for quick backup of business data via IDrive Express

Also in: LiveKit, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Deployment(1)

Mass Deployment

Remotely install the IDrive application on multiple PCs and Macs in one go using group policy

Disaster Recovery(2)

Entire Machine Backup

Backup the entire system and enable complete machine restore in the event of a disaster

IDrive BMRPremium

Onsite Bare-Metal Disaster Recovery with Cloud Replication solution for SMBs

Management(3)

Dashboard

Manage data backups of all remote computers with robust reporting tools in near-real-time response and create user accounts

Manage Computers

Web-based console helps manage data backups, restores, application settings and more on remote computers

Remotely Manage Computers

Manage data backups on remote computers via centralized web console with robust reporting tools in near real time

Mobile Backup(1)

iPhone, iPad and Android Backup

Access files backed up from PCs, Macs, and Linux computers or synced from connected devices with iOS and Android apps

NAS Backup(1)

Synology and QNAP BackupPremium

Enable backup for Synology and QNAP NAS devices to IDrive's scalable cloud storage

Performance(1)

Incremental and Compressed Backups

Fast incremental and compressed backups ease network bandwidth by transferring only modified portions of files

Recovery(2)

Retrieve Data

Search and restore files from desktop application or via any browser with provision to recover deleted files from Trash within 30 days

Snapshots and Versioning

Snapshots provide historical view of data for point-in-time recovery with up to 30 previous versions of all files retained

Remote Access(1)

RemotePCPremium

Remote access to your PC or Mac with 10 computers support

Reporting(1)

Activity Reports

Activity reports, backup status reports, and share reports keep you informed

Security(3)

256-bit AES Encryption

Transfer and store files with 256-bit AES encryption using a user-defined key that is not stored on servers

Ransomware Protection

Snapshots help protect against ransomware with point-in-time recovery capabilities

Single Sign-On

Login by signing in to a central identity provider

Server Backup(2)

Linux Server BackupPremium

Backup Linux machines using desktop application, web interface or scripts package to secure data

Server Cloud BackupPremium

Secure online backups for running databases and servers like MS SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Oracle, Hyper-V, VMware

Support(2)

24/7 Support

Available 24/7 via live chat, email and phone

Priority SupportPremium

Priority support for business and team plans

Synchronization(1)

Cloud Drive

Sync files and folders in real time across all devices and access them from anywhere via web, iOS and Android

User Management(2)

Sub-accounts

Create multiple accounts using your storage space and monitor backups from a single administrator console

Users/Groups Management

Create new user accounts within your storage space via the Dashboard

Pricing

IDrive Basic

Free
  • ✓10 GB storage
  • ✓No credit card required

IDrive Mini - 100 GB

$2.95/year (Limited time only)
  • ✓100 GB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Monthly plan: $1.95/month

IDrive Mini - 500 GB

$9.95/year (Limited time only)
  • ✓500 GB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Monthly plan: $1.95/month

IDrive Mini - 1 TB

$19.95/year
  • ✓1 TB storage
  • ✓One user

IDrive Personal - 5 TB

$99.50/year, $69.65 first year (Limited time only)
  • ✓5 TB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Multiple computers
  • ✓2-year option: $199.00 ($149.25 first year)

IDrive Personal - 10 TB

$149.50/year, $104.65 first year
  • ✓10 TB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Multiple computers
  • ✓2-year option: $299.00 ($224.25 first year)

IDrive Personal - 20 TB

$249.50/year, $174.65 first year
  • ✓20 TB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Multiple computers
  • ✓2-year option: $499.00 ($374.25 first year)

IDrive Personal - 50 TB

$499.50/year, $349.65 first year
  • ✓50 TB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Multiple computers
  • ✓2-year option: $999.00 ($749.25 first year)

IDrive Personal - 100 TB

$999.50/year, $699.65 first year
  • ✓100 TB storage
  • ✓One user
  • ✓Multiple computers
  • ✓2-year option: $1999.00 ($1499.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 5 Computers/5 Users

$99.50/year, $69.65 first year (Limited time only)
  • ✓5 TB storage
  • ✓5 computers, 5 users
  • ✓2-year option: $199.00 ($149.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 10 Computers/10 Users

$199.50/year, $139.65 first year
  • ✓10 TB storage
  • ✓10 computers, 10 users
  • ✓2-year option: $399.00 ($299.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 25 Computers/25 Users

$499.50/year, $349.65 first year
  • ✓25 TB storage
  • ✓25 computers, 25 users
  • ✓2-year option: $999.00 ($749.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 30 Computers/30 Users

$599.50/year, $419.65 first year
  • ✓30 TB storage
  • ✓30 computers, 30 users
  • ✓2-year option: $1199.00 ($899.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 35 Computers/35 Users

$699.50/year, $489.65 first year
  • ✓35 TB storage
  • ✓35 computers, 35 users
  • ✓2-year option: $1399.00 ($1049.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 40 Computers/40 Users

$799.50/year, $559.65 first year
  • ✓40 TB storage
  • ✓40 computers, 40 users
  • ✓2-year option: $1599.00 ($1199.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 45 Computers/45 Users

$899.50/year, $629.65 first year
  • ✓45 TB storage
  • ✓45 computers, 45 users
  • ✓2-year option: $1799.00 ($1349.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 50 Computers/50 Users

$999.50/year, $699.65 first year
  • ✓50 TB storage
  • ✓50 computers, 50 users
  • ✓2-year option: $1999.00 ($1499.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 100 Computers/100 Users

$1999.50/year, $1399.65 first year
  • ✓100 TB storage
  • ✓100 computers, 100 users
  • ✓2-year option: $3999.00 ($2999.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 200 Computers/200 Users

$3999.50/year, $2799.65 first year
  • ✓200 TB storage
  • ✓200 computers, 200 users
  • ✓2-year option: $7999.00 ($5999.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 300 Computers/300 Users

$5999.50/year, $4199.65 first year
  • ✓300 TB storage
  • ✓300 computers, 300 users
  • ✓2-year option: $11999.00 ($8999.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 400 Computers/400 Users

$7999.50/year, $5599.65 first year
  • ✓400 TB storage
  • ✓400 computers, 400 users
  • ✓2-year option: $15999.00 ($11999.25 first year)

IDrive Team - 500 Computers/500 Users

$9999.50/year, $6999.65 first year
  • ✓500 TB storage
  • ✓500 computers, 500 users
  • ✓2-year option: $19999.00 ($14999.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 250 GB

$99.50/year, $69.65 first year
  • ✓250 GB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $199.00 ($149.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 500 GB

$199.50/year, $139.65 first year
  • ✓500 GB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $399.00 ($299.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 1.25 TB

$499.50/year, $349.65 first year
  • ✓1.25 TB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $999.00 ($749.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 2.5 TB

$799.50/year, $559.65 first year
  • ✓2.5 TB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $1599.00 ($1199.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 5 TB

$1499.50/year, $1049.65 first year
  • ✓5 TB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $2999.00 ($2249.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 12.5 TB

$2999.50/year, $2099.65 first year
  • ✓12.5 TB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $5999.00 ($4499.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 25 TB

$5899.50/year, $4129.65 first year
  • ✓25 TB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $11799.00 ($8849.25 first year)

IDrive Business - 50 TB

$11599.50/year, $8119.65 first year
  • ✓50 TB storage
  • ✓Unlimited users, multiple computers and servers
  • ✓2-year option: $23199.00 ($17399.25 first year)

IDrive e2 - 1 TB/Year

$49.50/year, $24.75 first year
  • ✓1 TB storage
  • ✓Amazon S3 compatible
  • ✓No egress fees
  • ✓No API call fees

IDrive e2 - Monthly Plan

$5/month per TB
  • ✓Pay-as-you-go pricing
  • ✓Amazon S3 compatible
  • ✓No egress fees
  • ✓No API call fees

IDrive e2 - Veeam Special

$39.50/year, $19.75 first year (1 TB)
  • ✓1 TB storage
  • ✓Special offer for Veeam users
  • ✓Veeam-Ready cloud object storage

Microsoft Office 365 Backup Add-on

$20/Seat/Year
  • ✓Unlimited storage per seat
  • ✓7-day free trial
  • ✓Backup OneDrive, Outlook, Exchange, Sharepoint, Teams

Google Workspace Backup Add-on

$20/Seat/Year
  • ✓10 TB storage per seat
  • ✓7-day free trial
  • ✓Backup Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Contacts

Server Backup Add-on

$5/Month/Server
  • ✓Online backup for running servers and databases
  • ✓Available as add-on with Mini, Personal, Team plans

RemotePC

$99.50/year, $4.98 first year
  • ✓Remote access to PC or Mac
  • ✓Support for 10 computers
  • ✓95% discount

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying IDrive

Monthly$1.95/mo
Yearly$23/yr
5-Year Total$117

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$23
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$70
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$117
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 42 features at easy complexity.

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a IDrive alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy IDrive

Better Value
Monthly cost$19.5/mo
3-year total$702
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying IDrive saves ~$54,738 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

17 known integrations

Amazon S3AsustorBoxDropboxGoogle WorkspaceHyper-VMicrosoft Office 365MS Exchange ServerMS SharePoint ServerMS SQL ServerNetgearOracle ServerQNAPSalesforceSynologyVeeamVMware