IDrive vs Jottacloud

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.

Jottacloud is a cloud storage and backup service that automatically uploads files from devices. The free plan provides 5 GB for one user and backs up all devices. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and file versioning lets users restore older versions. Uploaded files retain their original quality without compression. Data is stored in Norway under Norwegian and European privacy laws; business data sent to or from the service uses 256-bit AES encryption. Business plans accommodate two to unlimited users and allow sharing files of any size. The service also offers AI photo search that locates photos using descriptions and Microsoft Office Online integration for collaborative editing. Jottacloud has provided cloud storage since 2008 and is based in Oslo, Norway. The Unlimited plan costs $12.99 a month, billed annually at USD 129.90/year, for one user; upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB. A 1 TB Home plan for five users costs $7.99 a month, billed annually at USD 79.90/year, with no bandwidth limitation.