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IDrive vs TeraBox

Both stand on mobile data backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

IDrive

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

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.

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TeraBox

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

TeraBox offers broad device coverage, a large listed free allocation, and higher-capacity Premium plans. File limits, the limited-time wording for free storage, and unlisted prices on several Premium options are important details to check.

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The facts

	IDrive	TeraBox
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	IDrive Mini: $0.25 a month	Premium yearly: $35.99 a year
Plans published	12	5
Maker	IDrive	TeraBox
Website	idrive.com	terabox.com
On mobile data backup software	#4 of 20	#8 of 20

IDrive: what it does well

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 a month for 5 TB.

TeraBox: what it does well

1 TB free storage listed
Web, desktop, and mobile access
Real-time updates for backed-up files
APIs for storage and sharing integrations
Two-factor authentication and encryption at rest

What to know first

Free storage is described as limited-time
Free plan supports up to 20 files
Free uploads limited to 2 GB per file

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