If you are an existing Dropbox user, Switch to IDrive today at 90% off for the first year

The digital world is changing, and you need an online backup and sync plan that changes with it. If your goal is to securely backup and sync your device data to the cloud to prevent data loss, IDrive is your ideal choice. Dropxbox, on the other hand, is only a  syncing service and not a true online backup service – it just allows you to keep your files in sync between devices. IDrive offers both – online backup and Sync – with high security.

Why IDrive is better: IDrive Dropbox
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"IDrive is fast, easy to set up, and simple to use-and you won't find a better price per terabyte for backing up your devices."

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Eleven-time Editors' Choice Winner! Ratings
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4 out of 5

Basic personal plans

Starts at
$99.50/year $69.65 first year

5 TB Backup + 5 TB Cloud Drive

Starts at
$99/year
(You can sync up to 1 TB)

Multiple computer backup with basic plan

Backup unlimited computers - PCs, Macs, and Linux devices to a single account

Does not backup data, it's a data sync service

Snapshot-based restore

Historical view of your data lets you perform point-in-time recovery

Snapshot-based restore is not available

Data sync

Online file sync is available for all plans. Activate Sync and get additional space for sync, equivalent to your backup storage plan for FREE!

File sync is available for all plans

Mobile backup
(iPhone, iPad, Android Backup)

Backup contacts, calendar, photos, videos and more with apps for iOS and Android

Mobile app uploads photos, videos, docs, and other files only

Server cloud backup
(SQL, Exchange, Oracle)

Available for all IDrive plans, even for the FREE account

Does not support server backup

True archiving

Data, once backed up, is never deleted even after it is removed from its original location on your computer, unless you delete it manually

Files once deleted from your computer are instantly removed from the cloud and from linked devices

Disk Clone

Backup entire drive on your computer, including operating system, with content and information structure intact

Does not support disk clone

Create user accounts within your storage space

Available only for business plans

You cannot share your account storage space

Free physical data shipment

IDrive Express is FREE - 1x a year for personal plans and 3x a year for businesses

Does not provide physical data shipment

Data encryption on transfer and storage

Files are transferred and stored encrypted via 256-bit AES encryption with an optional private key. Secure 128-bit SSL links are used for all online data transfers.

Files are encrypted with personal 128-bit AES encryption

Private key encryption

A user-defined text string can be used to generate the 256-bit AES encryption key for encrypting all files

Does not support private key encryption

   

The 90% offer is applicable for the first year only. You need to provide proof of your Dropbox account.

Here's what the experts say:

IDrive is easy to set up, and it backs up your files quickly. It offers flexible pricing, so you don’t overpay for storage you don’t need. – Max Eddy, October 3, 2024

A Great Storage and Backup Combo. – Fergus O'Sullivan, June 7, 2023

IDrive gets even better with unlimited backups of your Google, Microsoft cloud.– Mark Hachman, May 03, 2023

Having reviewed IDrive’s online backup service several times over the years, I’m familiar with the company’s penchant for feature-rich efforts. And RemotePC, which can leverage IDrive for backup, is the most feature-laden remote desktop software on the planet. I like the attitude-if it can or should be done, let’s just do it.– Jon L.Jacobi, July 21, 2022

As a pure storage solution for all of your mobile photography, this is easily the most affordable unlimited option we've seen. And with IDrive's strong track record in the cloud storage realm, it's also one that you can trust. – Sean Riley, June 03, 2021

IDrive is a top-notch cloud storage service. - Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, March 08, 2021

Effortless remote backup - A versatile and feature-rich hybrid backup solution that’s simple to use and perfectly priced for SMBs. - Dave Mitchell, August 18, 2020

IDrive - The cheapest cloud storage service of 2020 for all your files. If all you care about is lots of storage on the cheap, this service can't be topped. - David Murphy, August 13, 2020

IDrive is like a checklist of everything most people could want from a cloud storage service. It's fast, incredibly simple to use, and it offers excellent security so you know your files are secure at all times. – Jennifer Allen, August 04, 2020

Best overall choice thanks to a rock-bottom price. – Desire Athow, July 06, 2020

IDrive's versatile and easy-to-use platform is packed with features and different ways to back up, store and recover your company's data, which is why we named it our best pick for small businesses. – Andreas Rivera, June 12, 2018

IDrive is best for anyone who has multiple machines to back up. – Sean Riley, May 15, 2018

Online backup for the person who wants everything; Backup, storage, sharing, local backup... IDrive does just about everything. – Jon L.Jacobi, September 28, 2017

All of the data is encrypted client-side using 256-bit AES encryption with an optional private key, unusual security feature for syncing services. – Frederic Lardinois, March 27, 2014

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