IDrive vs Livedrive Backup
IDrive
idrive.comLivedrive Backup
livedrive.comSide by side
| Figure | IDrive | Livedrive Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | $8.32/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 |
| Plans published | 16 | 1 |
| Spec score · Backup software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.6 (#34) |
| Spec score · Cloud Backup Services | 9.1 (#6) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Backup scope | mixed | file |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. | Google Play's data safety section says data is encrypted in transit. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Livedrive's LinkedIn page lists London as its headquarters. |
| Mobile backup | The mobile apps back up contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events; the Android app also backs up SMS and call logs. | The Android app can automatically back up media and documents from a phone or tablet. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | web,windows,macos,ios,android |
| Product | IDrive backs up computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS devices to one account. | Livedrive describes its service as online backup and storage for files, photos, music, and videos. |
| Restore modes | mixed | file |
| Security | IDrive says data is encrypted with 256-bit AES in transit and at rest, and private encryption keys are not stored on its servers. | The Android app listing states that data is encrypted in transit. |
| Support | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. | The Google Play listing gives a support phone number and support email address. |
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
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.
Livedrive Backup
Livedrive Backup has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.