IDrive vs SEP sesam

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.

SEP sesam is backup software for computers and servers, with mixed backup scope and mixed restore modes. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows and web access, as well as self-hosted deployment and an API. Ransomware protection is listed. The Community Edition is a free license for limited systems, with a 3 TB storage pool, 1 TB of Si3 deduplication, up to five backup clients and one bare-system-recovery license. The Commercial SEP sesam edition is the full commercial product, offered through unit purchase or subscription licensing with quote-based configuration. No price is listed for either plan. A free plan and a 30-day trial are listed. SEP sesam, the maker, was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Holzkirchen, Germany. The listed platform coverage includes computers and servers, while the commercial edition is described as the full product. Its combination of backup and restore options is intended for environments managing different kinds of systems.