Handy Backup vs IDrive
Handy Backup
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IDrive
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| Figure | Handy Backup | IDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39/mo | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 16 |
| Spec score · Backup software | 7.2 (#121) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Endpoint Backup Software | 7.1 (#20) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, United States | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Mobile backup | No | The mobile apps back up contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events; the Android app also backs up SMS and call logs. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,linux | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Handy Backup
- Handy Backup Standard$39 a month
- Handy Backup Professional$89 a month
- Handy Backup Small Business$249 a month
- Handy Backup Server Network$299 a month
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
Handy Backup
Handy 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.