Price, Performance, and Practicality
October 14, 2024
Price, Performance, and Practicality

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
IDrive Personal
Overall Satisfaction with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
I utilize IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 for all of the sensitive/important personal and business files. What drew me to IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 was the offering compared to price, where competitors even with similar offerings were at least double the price. My intent for the backup was to have a safe, offsite location for my files that I can restore if my local copies were to fail or become corrupt, so I didn't intend on using it as a Cloud Sharing program such as OneDrive or Google Drive.
The setup and process to begin the backup was beyond easy. Once you install the program, it prompts you for the location you are looking to backup and then you initialize. It takes time to backup hundreds of Gigabytes of pictures/docs/programs but altogether it is a very "set it and forget it" process. Within the week all my files were backed up and separated by device. I also backed up my mobile device and laptop and they appear on IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 as those separate devices. Any issue? Phone fall in the ocean? I can restore from that image.
Overall I am very satisfied with the simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and security that IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 provide and feel safe hosting my filed on their service.
The setup and process to begin the backup was beyond easy. Once you install the program, it prompts you for the location you are looking to backup and then you initialize. It takes time to backup hundreds of Gigabytes of pictures/docs/programs but altogether it is a very "set it and forget it" process. Within the week all my files were backed up and separated by device. I also backed up my mobile device and laptop and they appear on IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 as those separate devices. Any issue? Phone fall in the ocean? I can restore from that image.
Overall I am very satisfied with the simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and security that IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 provide and feel safe hosting my filed on their service.
Pros
- Automated Upload - "Set it and Forget it"
- Backs up multiple devices distinctly and separately
- Easy to install and use on multiple platforms
Cons
- Speed of upload
- Access of individual files
- "0" loss of productivity when backing up - process des not need to be monitored
- OneDrive and Google Drive
Extra functionality of the other programs were not needed, and the price was over double for the same storage. For the sake of a simple, secure, and reliable backup of my files at a decent amount of storage (10TB!) IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 takes the cake.
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

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