IDrive
IDrive backs up computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS devices to one account. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access. The Basic plan provides 10 GB of free storage without requiring a credit card; IDrive Mini is 0.25 USD per month for 100 GB and one user. IDrive retains up to 30 previous versions of backed-up files, and Snapshots support point-in-time recovery. Restore options include individual files, earlier versions, deleted files, disk images, and IDrive Express. True Archiving keeps data in the account until it is deleted manually or Archive Cleanup is run. IDrive says data is protected with 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest, with private keys optional. Add-ons cover cloud applications including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. Team and Business plans support multiple users managed through a web console or administrative account. IDrive says support is available 24/7 through live chat, email, and phone. Exceeding storage limits may incur additional monthly per-GB charges on Personal, Team, and Business plans.
Who it is for
It suits individuals and organizations needing backups across computers, mobile devices, servers, or NAS equipment. Team and Business plans may suit users who need multi-user administration or cloud application backups.
What is good
- Basic includes 10 GB free storage without a credit card.
- Retains up to 30 previous versions of each backed-up file.
- Restore options include files, disk images, and IDrive Express.
- 24/7 support is available by chat, email, and phone.
What to know first
- Basic storage is limited to 10 GB.
- Exceeding storage limits may incur monthly per-GB charges.
- IDrive Personal is 11.99 USD per month for 5 TB.
Verdict
IDrive combines device backups, file version history, archive retention, and restore options across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms. Check the storage allowance and possible overage charges against the data you plan to back up.
IDrive plans and pricing
All plansCompared on backup software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $0.25/mo
- Computer backup
- Yes
- Mobile backup
- Yes
- Server backup
- Yes
- Backup scope
- mixed
- Restore modes
- mixed
- Ransomware protection
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
