IDrive vs ImageIntact

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.

ImageIntact is a free macOS photo-backup app for photographers. It copies RAW, JPEG, TIFF, DNG, and other image formats to up to four drives simultaneously, with filters for RAW-only, JPEG-only, or all-image backups. Every file copy is checked with a SHA-256 checksum, and suspicious files are quarantined rather than deleted. The app is designed to fit Lightroom, Capture One, and existing folder structures. For NAS and other network volumes, the project describes enhanced data integrity and timeout protection. ImageIntact has no telemetry or cloud requirements, and logs shared for support can be anonymized. Help is available in the app, through GitHub issue reports, or in GitHub Discussions. It requires macOS 14.0 or later and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. The MIT-licensed app is downloaded from GitHub Releases by installing its DMG in Applications. The Free plan costs nothing, is billed Free and always will be, and supports up to four backup destinations.