IDrive vs Vembu BDRCloud
IDrive
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| Figure | IDrive | Vembu BDRCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | $1.20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 16 | 7 |
| Spec score · Backup software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.9 (#19) |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Cloud integrations | Add-ons cover Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. | AWS and Azure workloads are supported, and backup repositories can use Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud or S3-compatible providers such as Wasabi, Backblaze and MinIO. |
| Compliance | IDrive states it has SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications and assists customers with regulatory requirements including GDPR, PCI, and HIPAA. | The maker says its security practices and controls support organizations seeking to meet SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements. |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Chennai, India |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | web,windows,macos,linux |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | The product advertises ransomware protection, immutable backups, two-factor authentication and 3-2-1 backup practices. |
| SaaS integrations | IDrive offers cloud application backup for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. | Microsoft 365 backup includes mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams, while Google Workspace backup includes Gmail, Drive and shared drives. |
| 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 maker lists immutable backups with retention lock, air-gapped copies, encryption in transit and at rest, anomaly detection, malware scanning, and multi-factor authentication. |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Support | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. | The maker advertises 24/7 technical support and offers deployment assistance and training for service providers. |
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
Vembu BDRCloud
- Endpoint / Workstation Backup$1.20 a month
- SaaS Backup$1.20 a month
- NAS / File Share Backup$4.80 a month
- Server Backup$4.80 a month
- VM backup$4.80 a month
- Apps & DB Backup$7.20 a month
- BDRShield (formerly BDRSuite; current successor to BDRCloud)Priced on request
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.
Vembu BDRCloud
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