Box Backup vs IDrive
Box Backup
boxbackup.org
IDrive
idrive.comSide by side
| Figure | Box Backup | IDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 16 |
| Spec score · Data Backup Software | 8.6 (#6) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Spec score · Backup software | 8.2 (#54) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Backup scope | file | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | The site says TLS is used to encrypt connections and authenticate servers and clients, while stored file data uses AES and metadata uses Blowfish. | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. |
| File history | Older file versions and deleted files remain available on the server. | IDrive retains up to 30 previous versions of backed-up files, and its Snapshots feature provides point-in-time recovery. |
| Platforms | The installation wiki lists packages for Debian, FreeBSD, Windows, Gentoo Linux, Arch Linux, and RPM-based systems, and source compilation instructions for Linux, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and Windows. | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
| Restore modes | file | mixed |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Version history | Old versions and deleted files remain available, with older versions stored as changes from the current version. | IDrive retains up to 30 previous versions of every backed-up file. |
Plans
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
Box Backup
Box Backup 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.