If you are an existing OneDrive user, Switch☨ to IDrive today at 95% off for the first year
While OneDrive lets you conveniently upload files from multiple devices to the cloud, which you can sync, access and share with ease, it may not serve most of your data backup needs. IDrive protects all of your files with cloud backup and local backup, using 256-bit AES encryption with an optional private key, so only you can access your files. You can automate backups on your computers using Scheduler; protect your mobile devices, social data and much more.
IDrive also helps you speed up initial data backups, without clogging your network bandwidth, using IDrive Express™ – a shuttle service that physically transfers data to the cloud, under a week.
| Why IDrive is better: | IDrive | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
Basic personal plans |
Starts at $99.50/year $69.65 first year 5 TB Backup + 5 TB Cloud Drive |
Microsoft Office 365 Personal with Premium OneDrive at $69.99/year Store and sync up to 1 TB |
Multiple computer backup with basic plan |
Backup multiple computers - PCs, Macs, and Linux devices to a single account |
OneDrive is a data sync service. Upload and sync files across devices. |
Snapshot-based restore |
Historical view of your data lets you perform point-in-time recovery |
Snapshot-based restore is not supported |
Local backup |
A secure local backup for all the data on your computers, servers and mobile devices |
Does not support local backup |
Data sync |
Online file sync is available for all plans. Activate Sync and get additional space for sync, equivalent to your backup storage plan for FREE! |
File sync is available for all plans |
Mobile backup |
Backup contacts, calendar, photos, videos and more with apps for iOS and Android |
You can upload only files, photos and videos using the OneDrive mobile app. OneDrive does not backup device contacts and calendar. |
Automated data backup |
Automate your online and local data backups with Scheduler |
Does not support automated data protection |
Data encryption on transfer and storage |
Files are transferred and stored encrypted via 256-bit AES encryption |
Files are transferred and stored encrypted via 256-bit AES encryption |
Private key encryption |
A user-defined key, not stored anywhere on IDrive servers, can be used for data encryption ensuring utmost security |
Does not support private key encryption |
Free physical data shipment |
IDrive Express is FREE - 1x a year for personal plans and 3x a year for businesses |
Does not provide physical data shipment |
Continuous Data Protection |
Recognises modifications in files and starts the backup operation in minimum of 15 minutes |
Files are synced in real time across the cloud and the linked devices |
True archiving |
Data, once backed up, is never deleted even after it is removed from its original location on your computer, unless you delete it manually |
Files once deleted from your computer are deleted from the cloud and from the linked devices |
Server cloud backup |
Available for all IDrive plans, even for the FREE account |
Does not support server backup |
Disk Clone |
Backup entire drive on your computer, including operating system and all, with content and information structure intact |
Does not support disk clone |
Create user accounts within your storage space |
Available only for business plans |
You cannot share your account storage space |
☨ The 95% offer is applicable for the first year only. You need to provide proof of your OneDrive account.
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Best overall choice thanks to a rock-bottom price.
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