Item: IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IDrive is used to backup all personal devices for a single user securing their data. This includes Windows, Linux, Android and iOS devices. Besides, IDrive Cloud is used to synchronize the personal documents and photos between all desktop devices. Besides, the IDrive Cloud makes these files available on mobile devices as well.

Pros and Cons

Apps for multiple platforms: at least Windows, Linux, Android and iOS.
Lots of storage for a low price
Elaborate FAQ on their website
Centralized management of backups for all devices in the web interface

User Interface feels slow (both the app and web dashboard)
A lower tier Personal plan would be welcome
No Paypal payment

Most Important Features

Cross platform compatibility
Backup and Cloud storage in one product
Disk image backups

Return on Investment

No worries about data loss, so more productive time
Easy management, so less time spend on backups

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive

OneDrive offers cloud storage with a better (more features and more user-friendly) interface than IDrive. However, IDrive adds backup features, whereas OneDrive only synchronizes files. So for backing up you would need an additional service next to OneDrive, whereas IDrive has this built-in. IDrive is also cheaper per GB than OneDrive.

Key Insights

Do you think IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2's feature set?

Yes

Did IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

IDrive did not work on one of my Linux machines, but it did work perfectly on all other platforms.

IDrive is perfectly suited for someone who wants one solution to backup all their devices across different operating systems. Other solutions typically support less operating systems, so you would need to purchase multiple backup programs. Besides, IDrive combines the backup software with cloud storage for files and synchronization between devices, a feature that not many backup services offer. The amount of storage you get for your money is also very competitive (at the moment of writing). Therefore, IDrive is perfect for a personal user with many (different) devices.

On the other hand, I am not sure if IDrive offers automated install and script support for managing backups. I reckon this would be vital for larger organizations that have many machines. Perhaps those should consider a more specialized backup solution geared towards their specific needs. Still, they should definitely consider IDrive.

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Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with IDrive