Why IDrive is better?

Dashboard

Manage data backups of all your remote computers with robust reporting tools in near real time response. Create new user accounts within your storage space and more.

Snapshots

Take advantage of IDrive Snapshots to perform point-in-time recovery and stay protected against ransomware attacks.

Linux Server Backup

Easily scriptable and customizable online backup that simplifies command line scripting for efficient backups and restores from anywhere.

IDrive Express

Backup several gigabytes of data, within a week, using physical shipment of temporary storage devices. Business users get 3X Express Backups absolutely FREE, each year.

QNAP and Synology App

Protect all files on your NAS devices with ease, using IDrive applications for QNAP and Synology backup. An offsite backup enhances your disaster recovery plan, and keep your business running always.

True Archiving

Even if your backed up files are removed from your computer, they remain in the cloud account forever, until you manually delete them! IDrive truly archives the files you backup.

The 50% off is applicable only for the first year of subscription. Subsequently, standard charges are applicable. You need to provide proof of your Carbonite account.

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

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