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IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2

Overview

What is IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2?

IDrive allows users to back up an unlimited number of devices into one account, including PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and servers. IDrive offers backup plans for consumers, small businesses, and enterprises of any size.IDrive offers many different plans for cloud…

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Recent Reviews

IDrive rocks!

9 out of 10
April 11, 2024
We recently moved from Google to IDrive, and the experience has been so much better! We use IDrive exclusively now to automatically back …
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Would recommend for video storage

9 out of 10
March 30, 2024
I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 to backup my videos for my YouTube channel. The process is easy to use. I like how it …
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TrustRadius Insights

IDrive is a cloud storage solution that allows users to safely store large amounts of data from various devices across the network. Users …
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Popular Features

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  • Reliability (67)
    9.1
    91%
  • Device sync (63)
    9.0
    90%
  • Performance (69)
    8.8
    88%
  • File organization (64)
    8.7
    87%

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Pricing

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IDrive Cloud to Cloud Backup

$20

Cloud
per year per seat

IDrive e2

$30

Cloud
per year

Personal

$99.50

Cloud
per year 1 user

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.idrive.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $99.50 per year One user, unlimited computers 5TB storage
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Features

File Sharing & Management

Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.

9.1
Avg 8.4

Cloud Storage Security & Administration

Features related to security and administration for cloud storage platforms

8.7
Avg 8.6

Cloud Storage Platform

Features around the functionality of the cloud storage platform.

8.9
Avg 8.5
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Product Details

What is IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2?

IDrive allows users to back up an unlimited number of devices into one account, including PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and servers. IDrive offers backup plans for consumers, small businesses, and enterprises of any size.

IDrive offers many different plans for cloud or on-site backup including:

-IDrive Personal
-IDrive Team
-IDrive Small Business
-IDrive Google Workspace and Office 365 backup
-IDrive e2 Object Storage
-IDrive Enterprise
-IDrive360 EndPoint
-IDrive BMR
-IDrive Photos

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 Features

File Sharing & Management Features

  • Supported: Versioning
  • Supported: Document files
  • Supported: Image files
  • Supported: Video files
  • Supported: Audio files
  • Supported: File search
  • Supported: Device sync
  • Supported: Web interface

Cloud Storage Security & Administration Features

  • Supported: Single sign-on
  • Supported: Two-step verification
  • Supported: End-user encryption
  • Supported: User and role management
  • Supported: Storage limit management
  • Supported: File organization
  • Supported: Device management
  • Supported: Password-protected files

Cloud Storage Platform Features

  • Supported: Performance
  • Supported: Reliability
  • Supported: Storage Reports

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 Screenshots

Screenshot of IDrive WindowsScreenshot of IDrive WebScreenshot of IDrive Server BackupScreenshot of IDrive 360

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 Competitors

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesGlobal

Frequently Asked Questions

IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 starts at $99.5.

Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage, Dropbox, and Carbonite Endpoint are common alternatives for IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2.

Reviewers rate Document collaboration highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

IDrive is a cloud storage solution that allows users to safely store large amounts of data from various devices across the network. Users appreciate that IDrive enables them to back up their files every night, providing peace of mind in case of system failure or data loss. It is commonly used by a range of professionals, including photographers, recording studios, professors, computer science research groups, and academic institutions, to securely store and back up their data. IDrive is also preferred over other backup solutions like Backblaze for its compatibility with external drives and the ability to back up multiple computers without additional charges. Freelance photographers rely on IDrive to backup thousands of images, ensuring the safety of their valuable work. Webmasters and website developers trust IDrive to backup files and store them securely on cloud servers, ensuring data security. Real estate professionals also rely on IDrive to store sensitive files and provide quick access to information needed for property transactions. Additionally, users value the ease of use and intuitive interface of IDrive, but some find it less seamless compared to other cloud storage solutions like OneDrive. Overall, IDrive is praised for its affordability and quality, making it a recommended option for individuals and businesses alike who need a secure and reliable cloud backup solution.

Valuable Local Backups: Numerous users have found the local backups feature of the NAS applications to be extremely valuable. It allows them to conveniently store and access their data whenever they need it.

Reliable Backup Service: The reliability of the backup service has been praised by many reviewers. Once set up, it seamlessly performs its task without any issues, giving users peace of mind knowing that their data is securely backed up.

Flexible Access Options: Users appreciate having both a desktop application and a website for viewing their data. This flexibility allows them to access and manage their files from different devices and locations, making it highly convenient for their needs.

Slow interface on lower-powered NAS devices: Some users have found the interface of IDrive to be slow when using it on lower-powered NAS devices, which can cause frustration and delays in accessing and managing backup files.

Backup process can be slow, especially with a large number of files: Users have requested improvements to make the backup process faster, especially when dealing with a large number of files. This would help minimize waiting times and enhance overall efficiency.

Difficulty canceling subscriptions and removing credit card details: Some users have complained about the difficulty they face when trying to cancel their subscriptions or remove their credit card details from IDrive. Streamlining these processes would improve customer satisfaction and ease the transition for those who wish to discontinue their service.

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Reviews

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a photographer I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 as a safe and reliable backup storage and as a replacement for my local network drives as the data volume grows constantly and physical drives reach their limit and also not the most secure option. iDrive pricing for Personal use was unbeatable for the size I needed and based on market reviews I decided to try it out. With TBs of Client files (both processed and raw) I needed to ensure my data can always be automatically backed up and restored in no time. IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 makes a full backup for new files and incremental backup for changes. I can restore my files to any device and I can use Cloud Drive as a solution to sync only the files needed for continuous access.
April 11, 2024

IDrive rocks!

Albert Chosky | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We recently moved from Google to IDrive, and the experience has been so much better! We use IDrive exclusively now to automatically back up customer work in our photography studio. The speed is fast; the files are very easy to link to; and the price is very good. We highly recommend IDrive.
Eileen Reimann | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I just switched from Carbonite to IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2. I found IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 to be much faster and easier to use. The ability to schedule daily backups is great. Overall a great price and great choice.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 to backup my videos for my YouTube channel. The process is easy to use. I like how it quickly checks what has already been backed up before the next backup. I also like that I can download my videos for editing directly from the site so I don't need to use my external hard drive. I have the app on my phone as well which allows me to check what clips are online and I can watch them online too. I love that I can easily share the link with others to specific folders so they can download. I can view the clips on the phone app but not on my laptop.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
After researching different vendors for a reliable and cost effective backup solution for my new Synology NAS, I chose IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 due to their price point and multi-device backup options. The setup to backup all my photo's, movies and data to IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 was a breeze and now scheduled backups continue to ensure my business and family data is never lost. Additionally I take periodics snapshots of my laptop and backup my family photo's from our mobile phones using their apps which are easy to setup and use. Overall my experience of IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 has been very good and it performs to what I needed to ensure all my data is safe and secure and would recommend IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 as a good alround backup solution.
Bill Brown | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have a small business but still have needs for off-site storage. We were using another company for years but their service has been failing. We have a relatively small amount of data to store so we did not need a huge space, nor complications of one account for each computer.
Ashley Farlow | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Currently no other online storage offers the price point and the size of storage that meets the needs of my use. With the 5 TB limit for personal use this works great for me. As a new user the interface for windows is easy enough to understand and any troubleshooting is quick thanks to the online support and many tutorials. So far I have not encountered many issues and have found the service reliable and suiting of my needs.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'm mostly using the cloud drive. I was looking for a reliable service that could give me a reliable service with enough storage space and the right price. IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage service was the best I could find. I simply back up my stuff on a cloud drive and I have access from anywhere in the world. It also lets you back up your phone and simply whatever you have and it can be accessible on the network.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I luv the easy gui. Works well. Price good as I always find a way to take advantage of s better price every year. Cust service is responsive. Only problem I've noticed is when trying to restore my backup back to my PC, the download speed was super slow and also would fail towards the beginning of the process. I have since purchased a diff external storage hard disk drive which vastly improved the speed though it is still too slow. At least I was able to get my 960GB backup restore downloaded back to my new ext. HDD.
Guy Cocker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IDrive helps me to keep an online backup of my important files, and syncs to my on-site server automatically so I don't have to think about it. It means that I have complete redundancy for my data and never have to worry about losing anything. It all works seamlessly to backup overnight so I never have to intervene in the backup process.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used it daily to backup both my personal and consulting files. I love the automated nature of the software as it allows me to ensure that any work product I am currently working on is being updated without me needing to manually initiate the back-up.
Renee Snyder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
While I would love to use iIDrive Online Backup and Object Storage, I have not been able to do a complete backup since I bought the product. I called tech support multiple times and they finally escalated the issue. It's been a month and despite constant asking for an update, they have done nothing. They just keep telling me that they are working on it. The most important file for me to backup is my Outlook .pst file and it will not work. It's only 4GB. At this point, I have to go elsewhere because I want that file backed up.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage offers excellent pricing and package options, making it a great choice for storage needs. However, one aspect I've noticed is that whenever there is a disconnection, I have to reupload the files again, unlike other cloud storage services that automatically resume uploads once the connection is restored. Despite this inconvenience, I find IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage to be reliable and efficient in performing its intended functions.
January 12, 2024

iDrive

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use iDrive to back up our various virtual environments and storage volumes on Synology devices daily. iDrive offers an application available through the Synology Package Center that automates this process.
Maurice Wert de | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am an amateur photographer and would like to store my photos safely. I have a NAS but would also like secure online storage. I chose IDrive for this and I think it is an excellent solution at a reasonable cost. The program and apps work well and quickly. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to secure large amounts of data via the cloud.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage for comprehensive online backup of important data that I generate. This addresses the problem of a one-step backup and imaging solution in the Cloud instead of local solutions. I use this as a comprehensive solution for retention of backup data off-site.
January 08, 2024

Pros and Cons of iDrive

Chaim Moykopf | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The goal is to backup all ongoing work on a constant basis, to avoid loss due to technical problems and man made errors, to facilitate online exchange and communication. iDrive is a simple, efficient and secure tool, easy to understand and to handle. Encryption is good, speed is missing if you have huge data to upload. The downside is the potential cost if you go over the plan quota. Customer service is fast and efficient. So far we are all very satisfied.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage to daily backup all of my business and personal files. I like to have the ability to find old files that might have been accidentally deleted. The backup is easy to set up and implement. The security of knowing my files are safe is very important to me.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use it as a cloud based synched storage so that I can access creative files on a any number of devices. iDrive has solved the issue of Adobe Creative Cloud discontinuing cloud synch for it's storage. I rely heavily (almost daily) on having creative assets available to use when I need them. I am also looking at a robust and secure platform for a backup.
Mat Newcomb | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Being within media production I generate a lot data, I backup locally to a Synology NAS but needed to have an offsite backup solution in place, having run out of space on Google Workspace and not having the option to upgrade my storage there without significant cost I decided to move my backup to IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage. It took 3 or 4 days to back up the first time, which is completely understandable. Now it's in place it backs up my data twice a day and gives me peace of mind knowing that my backup strategy is solid. It's just been running happily in the background ever since the initial installation (which was easy, they have an app for Synology). Easy, works great, can access anywhere, they have phone apps and desktop apps... Very good would recommend.
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