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iDrive

FREEMIUM

Cloud backup solution for PCs, Macs, servers, and mobile devices

Back up every household device to one account with affordable multi-device licensing

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyiDrive
HeadquartersCalabasas, California, USA
Founded2007
PricingFreemium — from $2.95/mo
Free TrialAvailable
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations8 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Backs up unlimited devices on a single account, which is uncommon among backup services
  • IDrive Express physical shipping service lets you seed or restore large backups via mail
  • Extremely affordable first-year pricing makes it one of the cheapest backup solutions available

WEAKNESSES

  • Introductory pricing jumps significantly on renewal, which catches users off guard
  • Upload speeds can be slow for initial large backups without the Express physical option

KEY FEATURES

Multi-Device Backup

Back up PCs, Macs, iPhones, Android devices, and servers from a single account

IDrive Express

Physical hard drive shipping for initial backup seeding and large data restores

Snapshots and Versioning

Point-in-time snapshots and 30 file versions for recovery from ransomware or accidental deletion

Server Backup

Backup support for Windows Server, SQL Server, Hyper-V, and VMware environments

WHO IS iDrive BEST FOR?

Families

Back up every household device to one account with affordable multi-device licensing

Small Business IT

Protect servers and workstations with centralized backup management and compliance-ready versioning

INTEGRATIONS

Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceSalesforceVMwareHyper-VSQL ServerActive DirectorySynology

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
FREE TRIAL

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STARTING AT
$2.95/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
iDrive
HQ
Calabasas, California, USA
FOUNDED
2007
LAST VERIFIED MAR 26, 2026

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