If you are an existing Backblaze user, Switch☨ to IDrive today at 95% off for the first year
| IDrive® vs. Backblaze | IDrive | Backblaze | |
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Twelve-time Editors' Choice Winner!  4.5 out of 5 2015 - 2026 |
 3 out of 5 |
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Basic personal plans |
Starts at $9.99 / month $6.99 / month Billed Annually (For multiple computers and smart phones) |
Starts at $99/year (For 1 computer) |
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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 |
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Multiple computer backup with basic plan |
Backup multiple computers under one Personal account Backup unlimited computers - PCs, Macs, and Linux devices to a single account |
One computer per subscription Backup one computer per subscription |
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Snapshot-based restore |
Historical view of your data lets you perform point-in-time recovery |
You can restore versions upto 30 days from present time |
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Local backup |
A secure local backup for all the data on your computers, servers, and mobile devices |
Does not support local backup |
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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! |
Backblaze does not support online file sync |
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Mobile backup |
Backup contacts, calendar, photos, videos and more with apps for iOS and Android |
Mobile apps only for iOS and Android, mainly for data access; does not support mobile device backup |
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Server cloud backup |
Server backup is supported for all plans Available for all IDrive plans, even for the FREE account |
Backblaze Computer Backup does not support server backup Backblaze does not support server backup |
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True archiving |
Backed-up data remains in your IDrive account until you manually delete it or run Archive Cleanup. Data, once backed up, is never deleted even after it is removed from its original location on your computer, unless you delete it manually |
Default version history retains deleted files for 30 days; 1-year and Forever retention options are also available. Backed up data, if removed from the original location on the computer, is automatically deleted from the cloud account after 30 days |
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Disk Clone |
Backup entire drive on your computer, including operating systems, with content and information structure intact |
Backblaze Does not support disk clone |
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Create user accounts within your storage space |
Available only for Business plans |
You cannot share your account storage space |
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Free physical data shipment |
IDrive Express is FREE - 1x a year for personal plans and 3x a year for businesses |
Paid USB restore drive; refundable when returned within 30 days Physical shipment of data is not available for free |
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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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☨ The 95% offer is applicable for the first year only. You need to provide proof of your Backblaze account.
Here's what the experts say:
IDrive® secures 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.
An excellent suite of tools for local and internet backups, with a ton of online backup space for a good price.
A Great Storage and Backup Combo.
IDrive gets even better with unlimited backups of your Google, Microsoft cloud.
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.
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.
IDrive is a top-notch cloud storage service.
Effortless remote backup - A versatile and feature-rich hybrid backup solution that’s simple to use and perfectly priced for SMBs.
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.
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.
Best overall choice thanks to a rock-bottom price.
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.
IDrive is best for anyone who has multiple machines to back up.
Online backup for the person who wants everything; Backup, storage, sharing, local backup... IDrive does just about everything.