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IDrive vs MSP360 Backup

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IDrive

Software

Affordable online backup with multiple device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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MSP360 Backup

Software

Cross-platform backup for MSPs and IT teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IDrive the advertised annual rates are first year introductory prices, with standard pricing applying from the second year onward; MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
  • They diverge on capability: IDrive covers Multiple device backup, MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IDrive and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where IDrive and MSP360 Backup differ
AttributeIDriveMSP360 Backup
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, WebWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded19952008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 IDrive

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

Only in MSP360 Backup

  • Cross-platform support
  • Any cloud storage
  • Image-based backup
  • SQL backup
  • Centralized management
  • Ransomware protection
  • AWS S3
  • Azure

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.

IDrive

  • Online backup for computers, servers and mobile devicesnot MSP360 Backup
  • Backing up multiple machines under one accountnot MSP360 Backup

MSP360 Backup

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

MSP360 Backup

  • Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

Pricing, plan by plan

IDrive

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

MSP360 Backup

Free
  • Desktop$4/month
    • Cross-platform backup
    • Any cloud storage
    • Centralized console

Which should you pick?

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.
IDrive review

Choose MSP360 Backup if

  • You need cross-platform support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want any cloud storage.
MSP360 Backup review

Questions people ask

Is IDrive or MSP360 Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. IDrive starts at Free and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IDrive or MSP360 Backup?
IDrive starts at Free and MSP360 Backup at Free.
Does IDrive or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
IDrive runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web. MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use IDrive for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is IDrive best used for?
IDrive is most often used for online backup for computers, servers and mobile devices, backing up multiple machines under one account. Of those, online backup for computers, servers and mobile devices and backing up multiple machines under one account are not what MSP360 Backup is typically brought in for.
What can IDrive do that MSP360 Backup cannot?
IDrive covers Multiple device backup, True archiving, Continuous protection, IDrive Express. MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. Both handle Windows support, Mac support, Linux support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MSP360 Backup: What cloud storage providers does MSP360 Backup support?

MSP360 Backup integrates with leading cloud storage providers including AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Wasabi, and on-premises storage solutions, providing flexibility in storage destination selection.

Source
MSP360 Backup: What platforms does MSP360 Backup support?

MSP360 Backup is cross-platform software supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing organizations to protect diverse IT infrastructure.

Source
MSP360 Backup: Does MSP360 Backup offer encryption?

Yes, MSP360 Backup includes encryption features for data protection, role-based permissions, and ransomware protection capabilities to ensure data security during backup and recovery.

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