IDrive vs MiniTool ShadowMaker

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.

MiniTool ShadowMaker is Windows backup software for computers and servers. Its listed coverage includes file, system, partition, and disk backup and restore, with ransomware protection; backup scope and restore modes are both marked mixed. The Free plan costs nothing and includes those four backup and restore types. Pro Monthly Subscription costs $12.99 a month for one PC, with a one-month license that renews automatically unless unsubscribed. Pro Annual Subscription costs $3 a year for two PCs and also renews automatically unless unsubscribed. Pro Ultimate is $79 a month for a perpetual license covering three PCs. Business Standard is $129 a month for a perpetual license covering one PC or server, with one year of free upgrades. Business Deluxe is $399 a month for a perpetual license covering 10 PCs or servers, also with one year of free upgrades. Windows is the listed platform. The maker headquarters are listed as Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Hong Kong.