Acronis True Image vs IDrive
Acronis True Image
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IDrive
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| Figure | Acronis True Image | IDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 16 |
| Spec score · Data Backup Software | 9.3 (#1) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Spec score · Cloud Backup Services | 9.3 (#2) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Spec score · Backup software | 9.2 (#7) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Mobile Data Backup Software | 9.3 (#1) | 9.2 (#4) |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | Acronis says cloud storage is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and customers can enable client-side encryption for supported products. | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Schaffhausen, Switzerland | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Mobile backup | Acronis Mobile backs up contacts, photos, videos, calendars and reminders to Acronis Cloud or a local PC/Mac. | The mobile apps back up contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events; the Android app also backs up SMS and call logs. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
| Ransomware protection | Behavior-based protection detects ransomware and can automatically recover files changed by an attack. | Yes |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Support | Subscribers receive knowledge-base, forum, chat, email and phone support, with Acronis describing technical support as available 24 hours. | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. |
Plans
Acronis True Image
- Essentials$49.99 a year
- Advanced$72.99 a year
- Premium$124.99 a year
IDrive
- IDrive Mini$0.25 a month
- IDrive Personal$11.99 a month
- IDrive Team$11.99 a month
- IDrive Business$59.99 a month
- IDrive Mini$3 a year
- IDrive Personal$119.88 a year
- IDrive Team$119.88 a year
- IDrive Business$239.88 a year
- BasicFree
- Microsoft Office 365 Backup$20 a year
In their own words
Acronis True Image
Acronis True Image has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
IDrive
IDrive backs up computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS devices to one account, with apps and access for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. Its free Basic plan provides 10 GB of storage without a credit card; paid plans start at $0.25 per month for IDrive Mini, which includes 100 GB for one user. Backup and restore options cover files, devices, earlier versions, deleted files, disk images, and IDrive Express. The service retains up to 30 earlier versions of each backed-up file, and Snapshots provide point-in-time recovery. True Archiving keeps files in the account until you delete them or run Archive Cleanup. IDrive says it encrypts data in transit and at rest using 256-bit AES, with private keys optional, and that stored versions and Snapshots support recovery after ransomware incidents. Add-ons provide backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. Team and Business plans include multi-user administration. Support is available 24/7 by live chat, email, and phone.