IDrive
IDrive is a cloud backup and storage service that copies files from computers, phones, servers and NAS devices to off-site data centers. It also backs up cloud applications such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Dropbox from a web dashboard.
#23 in Document & File ToolsCloud Storage & File SharingFree plan
Who it's for
Best for
Home users backing up a laptop and phone who want a cheap yearly plan
Small businesses backing up multiple computers, servers, and Microsoft 365
Not for
Large data hoarders storing tens of terabytes who need a fixed storage cap- Businesses that need guarantees backups never stop without warning
Free plan$0
Personal$9.99/mo
Team$9.99/mo
Business$19.99/mo
Features
File versioning and snapshots
Up to 30 previous versions of each backed-up file are retained outside the storage quota, and Snapshots give a point-in-time view of the account.
Computer, phone and server backup
Secure backup coverage across computers, mobile devices, and servers.
Cloud application backup
Add-ons back up Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox and Box data.
S3-compatible object storage
IDrive e2 is hot cloud object storage with worldwide locations, immutable storage, no egress fees and no API call fees.
Ransomware protection and compliance
Protects against ransomware, with SOC 2, GDPR and HIPAA compliance and Veeam-ready cloud object storage.
What users say
Pros
- A 500 GB plan costs about $10 a year, far less than Google storage.
- Backups run automatically and keep archived versions, so files deleted by mistake can be brought back.
- Deleted or overwritten files come back from version history and snapshots after a mistake.
- A first backup of about 110 GB finished quickly, compared with an earlier service that took over a day.
- Restores to servers and workstations keep working across machine replacements and multiple years of use.
- Office 365 backups run entirely cloud-to-cloud, detecting account mailboxes automatically without requiring local software installation.
Cons
- Overage bills appear when retained file versions and deleted files push stored data past the plan limit.
- A previously unlimited plan was cut to a 50 TB quota with per-terabyte excess fees charged retroactively.
- Cancellation requests filed through email or the web form go unanswered while the annual renewal is still charged.
- Uploads crawl and long transfers get cancelled partway, forcing the same files to be sent again.
- Backups stop running or finish with errors while the app still reports the job as successful.
- Data is wiped when a card expires or a renewal lapses, sometimes before the paid period ends.
A selection of the review sources we used:
Summarized from public user reviews and community discussions. View details
Global Traffic Rank
Top 500k
Alternatives
Rank#23 in category#1 in category#2 in category#3 in category
Free planYesYesYesYes
ProCheap plans, automatic backups, file versioning, cloud app backupLink sharing, offsite backups, AI document access, app syncLocal copies while editing, sync on close, recoverable after loginReliable sync, native Linux client, version history, working links
Better forCollaborating in Docs and Sheets and querying stored files with Gemini AISyncing active project folders in real time and sending large file transfers to clients
Weaker atBacking up physical servers and NAS devicesBacking up physical servers, NAS units, and cloud applications like Microsoft 365