IDrive vs NASGuard Cloud Backup
IDrive
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NASGuard Cloud Backup
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| Figure | IDrive | NASGuard Cloud Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | $1.57/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 16 | 2 |
| Spec score · NAS Backup Software | 9.1 (#5) | 7.6 (#29) |
| Encryption | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. | Data is encrypted with AES-256 before it leaves the customer’s device. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Immutable backup copies protect restore points against ransomware. |
| Support | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. | Email support is offered in English, French, Spanish and Russian, with a first response within 24 hours and priority handling on annual plans. |
| File versions | IDrive retains up to 30 previous versions of every backed-up file. | The software offers version history and retention windows up to 90 days. |
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
NASGuard Cloud Backup
- Backup Manager Starter$18.89 a year
- Backup Manager Pro$143.98 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.
NASGuard Cloud Backup
NASGuard Cloud Backup has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.