IDrive vs Microsoft OneDrive
IDrive
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| Figure | IDrive | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 16 | 12 |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.2 (#7) | 8.9 (#15) |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.2 (#9) | 9.4 (#3) |
| Encryption | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. | End-to-end encryption protects data wherever it is accessed |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | IDrive Basic provides 10 GB free storage without requiring a credit card. | 5 GB of cloud storage |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Detects suspicious activity and supports file recovery |
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
Microsoft OneDrive
- FreeFree
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic (no Teams)$5.40 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot (no Teams)$20.30 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot (no Teams)$28.80 a month
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.
Microsoft OneDrive
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