Item: IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
Rating: 8
Author: Chaim Moykopf

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros and Cons

Convenient for storing all kind of files
Quick retrieval during restores
Very cost effective

IDrive server sometimes slow
Over limit charges unclear
All functions on PC and mobile device should match

Return on Investment

Hard to say because I did need to restore so far
No positive impact
No negative impact

Alternatives Considered

pCloud

I am still with pCloud and like it. But I wanted to test alternatives since I don’t want to depend on one single platform. It’s too early to compare. However, so far pCloud is definitely much faster.

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?

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Other Software Used

Macrium Reflect

Likelihood to Recommend

iDrive was easy and fast to setup. At the moment I am using it mainly for personal reasons, but looking for the right time to use it simultaneously, in the office and at home. It is suited for for someone who looks for a lokal backup for unlimited devices for up to 5 TB per account. I chose a promotion of 24.88 US for the first year. This is an excellent value and gives me plenty of time to evaluate it. Beside occasionally slow upload speed I didn’t come across disadvantages so far.

Pros and Cons of iDrive

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage