Backblaze alternative - IDrive^®

Backup ALL your PCs, Macs and Mobile devices into ONE account.

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IDrive^® vs. Backblaze	IDrive	Backblaze
PC Mag Review "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 PCs and mobile devices." Read the full article.	Twelve-time Editors' Choice Winner! 4.5 out of 5 2015 - 2026	3 out of 5
Basic personal plans	Starts at $9.99 / month $6.99 / month Billed Annually (For multiple computers and smart phones) 5 TB backup	Starts at $99/year (For 1 computer)
Basic business plans	Starts at $19.99 / month $13.99 / month Billed Annually (For unlimited users, computers, servers and smart phones) 500 GB backup	Starts at $99/year per computer
Multiple computer backup with basic plan	Backup multiple computers under one Personal account	One computer per subscription
Snapshot-based restore
Local backup
Data sync
Mobile backup (iPhone, iPad, Android Backup)
Server cloud backup (SQL, Exchange, Oracle)	Server backup is supported for all plans	Backblaze Computer Backup does not support server backup
True archiving	Backed-up data remains in your IDrive account until you manually delete it or run Archive Cleanup.	Default version history retains deleted files for 30 days; 1-year and Forever retention options are also available.
Disk Clone
Drag-and-drop files for backup or restore
Create user accounts within your storage space
Free physical data shipment		Paid USB restore drive; refundable when returned within 30 days
256-bit Encryption	256-bit AES encryption, with optional private encryption key.	128-bit AES for Backblaze, with optional private encryption key.
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Here's what the experts say:

IDrive^® secures the 12^th PCMag Editors' choice award

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 PCs and mobile devices.– Justin Pot, March 12, 2026

Excellent online backup, sharing, and more
Backup, sync, sharing, imaging, disaster recovery, physical transfer... If it has something to do with backup, iDrive supports it -- if not always perfectly.– Jon L.Jacobi, September 15, 2025

Best cloud storage service overall
IDrive is for everyone who wants an all-in-one cloud backup and storage package, making it my top choice for cloud storage services in 2025.– Charlie Osborne, June 17, 2025

An excellent suite of tools for local and internet backups, with a ton of online backup space for a good price.– Chris Barylick and Lloyd Coombes, November 4, 2024

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

More Quotes

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

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

Backblaze alternative - IDrive®

Backblaze alternative - IDrive^®