iCloud stores your photos, videos, documents, music, apps and more, keeping them updated across all your Apple devices. However, it has its own limitations and downsides when compared with IDrive. The major benefit of using IDrive is that it is cross-platform compatible - you can backup and restore files across PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, Androids and Windows Phone devices.


Furthermore, IDrive uses 256-bit AES encryption, along with an optional private key for additional security - known only to you.

Why IDrive is better:

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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 devices."


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Eleven-time Editors' Choice Winner!

4.5 out of 5
2015 - 2024

Personal plans

 Starts at
$99.50/year $69.65 first year

5 TB Backup + 5 TB Cloud Drive

Starts at
$11.88/year

50 GB storage

Multiple computer backup with basic plan across all platforms

Limited backup functionality for Windows

Mobile Backup across all platforms

iPhone, iPad, Android Backup

For iOS devices only

Snapshot-based restore

Local backup

Data sync

Server cloud backup
(SQL, Exchange, Oracle)

True archiving

Disk Clone

Versioning

Create user accounts within your storage space

Free physical data shipment

Data encryption on transfer and storage

Private key encryption

Centralized admin console
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Here's what the experts say:

IDrive® secures the 12th 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