If you are an existing CrashPlan user, Switch☨ to IDrive today at 90% off for the first year
The digital world is changing, and you need an online backup plan that changes with it. Instead of being locked to one machine with slow upload speeds, try a one-stop solution that lets you back up all of your devices - desktop, laptop, tablets, and smartphones - to a single account! We also offer faster backups with free IDrive Express physical drive uploads, and built-in syncing services so your data is with you wherever you are. IDrive is focused on the future, and is built to grow with your needs.
| Why IDrive is better: | IDrive | CrashPlan |
|---|---|---|
Personal plans |
Starts at $99.50/year $69.65 first year (For multiple computers and smart phones) 5 TB backup |
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Business plans |
Starts at $99.50/year $69.65 first year (For unlimited users, computers, servers and smart phones) 250 GB backup |
Starts at $120/year (For 1 computer) Amount varies as per number of computers considered for backup or the total amount of cloud storage needed |
Multiple computer backup with basic plan |
Backup unlimited computers - PCs, Macs, and Linux devices to a single account |
Backup one computer per subscription |
Snapshot-based restore |
Historical view of your data lets you perform point-in-time recovery |
Snapshot-based restore is supported only for Crashplan's Enterprise plans |
Mobile backup |
Backup contacts, calendar, photos, videos and more with apps for iOS and Android |
Does not support mobile device backup |
Server cloud backup |
Available for all IDrive plans |
Supports SQL server backup |
True archiving |
Data, once backed up, is never deleted even after it is removed from its original location on your computer, unless you delete it manually |
Backed up files remain in the cloud account, only till they remain selected in backup file selection and the 'Remove deleted files' option is set to 'never' |
Continuous Data Protection |
Recognises modifications in files and starts the backup operation in minimum of 15 minutes |
Data is protected in real time, or the interval can be customized |
Disk Clone |
Backup entire drive on your computer, including operating systems, with content and information structure intact |
Does not support disk clone |
Free physical data shipment |
IDrive Express is FREE - 1x a year for personal plans and 3x a year for businesses |
Seeded backup and restore-to-door are paid services |
Data encryption on transfer and storage |
Files are transferred and stored encrypted via 256-bit AES encryption with an optional private key. Secure 128-bit SSL links are used for all online data transfers. |
Files are encrypted using 448-bit blowfish encryption |
Private key encryption |
A user-defined text string can be used to generate the 256-bit AES encryption key for encrypting all files |
A user-defined text string can be used to generate a 448-bit encryption key for encrypting your files |
☨ The 90% offer is applicable for the first year only. You need to provide proof of your CrashPlan account.
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