Alternatives to IDrive
Multi-device backup with snapshots
IDrive ranks #9 of 12 in Backup software, with an Alt Score of 82. It is proprietary, freemium from $11.99/month and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 9 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
People and small businesses who need to back up multiple computers, phones, and NAS devices to a single account, rather than juggling separate backup tools per device.
One account backs up unlimited devices (Windows, Mac, mobile, NAS) to a shared storage pool. Backups run continuously in the background and keep multiple file versions/snapshots, so you can restore an earlier state, not just the latest copy. For large restores, IDrive Express ships your data back on a physical drive instead of requiring a slow download. A web dashboard and Cloud Drive also let you access, sync, and share backed-up files.
Install the IDrive client on each device and choose the files/folders to back up under your account; the client then backs up changes automatically on a schedule. Restore individual files or full backups via the web dashboard, client, or by requesting a physical drive shipment for large data sets.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Backup software checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| Backup software checklist | IDrive | Duplicati | Kopia | Duplicacy | Restic | Arq |
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Every fact and feature listed for IDrive is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $11.99/month verified 2026-07-11
$11.99 / month
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
covered by at least U.S. Patents 8,224,920 and 8,099,520
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
10 GB No credit card required
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Backup multiple PCs, Macs, Linux, iPhones, iPads and Android devices into a single account.
https://www.idrive.com/online-backup-features -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Archives 2026
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Incremental backups Yes verified 2026-07-11
Incremental and compressed backups will ease network bandwidth by transferring the modified portions of a file.
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E2E encryption Yes verified 2026-07-11
Transfer and store files with 256-bit AES encryption using a user-defined key that is not stored anywhere on the servers.
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Cloud targets supported Yes verified 2026-07-11
Enable backup for Synology and QNAP NAS devices to IDrive's scalable cloud storage.
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Local / NAS targets Yes verified 2026-07-11
IDrive encrypts all of your important files using 256-bit AES encryption while storing them to any local destination such as external drives or mapped drives.
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Scheduling Yes verified 2026-07-11
To schedule automated backups, set the following options under the Scheduler tab
https://www.idrive.com/help/Windows/schedule_backup -
Versioning & retention policies Yes verified 2026-07-11
IDrive retains upto 30 previous versions of all files backed up to your account.
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Restore granularity Yes verified 2026-07-11
Select the desired files/folder and click Restore Now.
https://www.idrive.com/help/Windows/restore -
Open source No verified 2026-07-11
covered by at least U.S. Patents 8,224,920 and 8,099,520
https://www.idrive.com/terms-and-conditions -
Compression Yes verified 2026-07-11
Incremental and compressed backups will ease network bandwidth by transferring the modified portions of a file.
https://www.idrive.com/online-backup-features
FAQ
Yes. Kopia, Restic and Vorta have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Duplicati, Kopia and Restic — every license claim links its source.