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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud vs IDrive

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud logo

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

Software

100% SaaS data protection platform

From
On request
Rated
-
IDrive logo

IDrive

Software

Affordable online backup with multiple device support

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only IDrive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud no published pricing, all plans require custom quotes making cost comparison difficult; IDrive the advertised annual rates are first year introductory prices, with standard pricing applying from the second year onward
  • They diverge on capability: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud covers 100% SaaS architecture, IDrive covers Multiple device backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and IDrive actually diverge.

Attributes where Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and IDrive differ
AttributeDruva Data Resiliency CloudIDrive
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, AWS, Azure, On-PremisesWindows, Mac, Linux, Web
Founded20081995

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

  • 100% SaaS architecture
  • Air-gapped backups
  • Ransomware recovery
  • eDiscovery
  • Data governance
  • Global deduplication
  • Microsoft 365
  • Salesforce

Only in IDrive

  • Multiple device backup
  • True archiving
  • Continuous protection
  • IDrive Express
  • Snapshots
  • File sharing
  • iOS
  • Android

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

  • Data protectionnot IDrive
  • Disaster recoverynot IDrive
  • Business continuitynot IDrive
  • Ransomware protectionnot IDrive
  • Compliancenot IDrive

IDrive

  • Online backup for computers, servers and mobile devicesnot Druva Data Resiliency Cloud
  • Backing up multiple machines under one accountnot Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

  • No published pricing, all plans require custom quotes making cost comparison difficult
  • Requires assessment and setup time before deployment
  • Limited detail on RPO/RTO for on-premises workloads compared to cloud-native recovery
  • Consumption-based pricing can make costs unpredictable for growing data volumes

IDrive

  • The advertised annual rates are first year introductory prices, with standard pricing applying from the second year onward
  • The two year offer discounts only the first year, so the second year reverts to the full rate
  • Team plans tie user and computer counts to the storage tier, so 10 TB means exactly 10 computers
  • Business storage costs far more per terabyte than Personal, at $719.88 a year for 1.25 TB against $143.88 for 5 TB

Pricing, plan by plan

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Druva Data Resiliency Cloud review.

IDrive

Free
  • Personal$4/month
    • 5TB storage
    • Unlimited devices
    • IDrive Express

Which should you pick?

Choose Druva Data Resiliency Cloud if

  • You need 100% saas architecture.
  • You work on Cloud, AWS, Azure, On-Premises.
  • You also want air-gapped backups.

Choose IDrive if

  • You need multiple device backup.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web.
  • You also want true archiving.

Questions people ask

Is Druva Data Resiliency Cloud or IDrive better?
Neither clearly leads. Druva Data Resiliency Cloud starts at On request and IDrive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Druva Data Resiliency Cloud or IDrive?
IDrive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Druva Data Resiliency Cloud and Free for IDrive.
Does Druva Data Resiliency Cloud or IDrive run on more platforms?
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud runs on Cloud, AWS, Azure, On-Premises. IDrive runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web.
Can I use IDrive for free?
Yes. IDrive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Druva Data Resiliency Cloud starts at On request.
What is Druva Data Resiliency Cloud best used for?
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what IDrive is typically brought in for.
What can Druva Data Resiliency Cloud do that IDrive cannot?
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud covers 100% SaaS architecture, Air-gapped backups, Ransomware recovery, eDiscovery. IDrive covers Multiple device backup, True archiving, Continuous protection, IDrive Express. Both handle Windows support, Mac support, Linux support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What is the pricing model for Druva Data Resiliency Cloud?

Druva does not publish pricing. All plans are custom-quoted based on data sources protected, data volume, and retention period. Median annual contracts reported by Vendr are around $19,400, with ranges from $3,800 to $52,600+.

Source
Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What recovery time and point objectives can Druva achieve?

Druva customers can achieve RPO (Recovery Point Objective) as low as one hour and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) in minutes. Cloud-DR functionality can instantiate VM copies in the cloud within minutes.

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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What workloads does Druva protect?

Druva protects endpoints, cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace), on-premises servers, and provides backup, disaster recovery, archival, and eDiscovery capabilities.

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Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: Does Druva offer immutable backups?

Yes. Druva provides air-gapped and immutable data protection to prevent ransomware attacks and ensure data integrity.

Druva Data Resiliency Cloud: What features does Druva include?

Druva includes advanced anomaly detection for early threat identification, single unified platform for multiple data sources, and air-gapped immutable backups for ransomware protection.

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