{"id":35755,"date":"2022-05-07T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/?p=44507"},"modified":"2022-05-07T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-07T20:00:00","slug":"best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/?p=35755","title":{"rendered":"Best IDrive Alternatives in 2022: The 5 Best Online Backup Software Competitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<p>We rank IDrive as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/award\/best-online-backup-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best online backup service<\/a> for good reason: It provides excellent features, security, privacy, speeds and pricing (including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9075\/www.idrive.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5GB free plan<\/a>). The only possible chink in IDrive\u2019s armor is the lack of unlimited backup. If that\u2019s enough for you to look elsewhere, then we have five excellent IDrive alternatives that offer unlimited storage or other enticing features.<\/p>\n<h3 data-nav=\"hidden\" id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"is-style-cws\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8394\/www.backblaze.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backblaze<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9065\/www.carbonite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbonite<\/a> are the top two IDrive alternatives with unlimited storage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acronis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8779\/www.spideroak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpiderOak<\/a> are solid alternatives if you\u2019re willing to pay a premium.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud<\/a> is a top cloud storage service with a decent backup tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These five IDrive alternatives will let you protect your files, even if IDrive itself isn\u2019t the right provider for you \u2014 though we do recommend you read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/idrive\/\">IDrive review<\/a> before carrying on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might also want to read about alternative backup systems that don\u2019t use a cloud storage service, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/most-reliable-external-hard-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">external hard drives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/what-is-nas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">network attached storage devices<\/a>. However, if none of them works for you, then these five backup services should be the next thing you look at.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cws-faq max-medium\">\n<li><button class=\"cws-faq-question\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-target=\".faq-what-is-similar-to-idrive\">What Is Similar to IDrive?<\/button>\n<div class=\"collapse faq-what-is-similar-to-idrive cws-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>No two online backup services are identical, but similar services to consider are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pCloud<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acronis Cyber Protect<\/a>, which have clean and simple user interfaces with features for sharing and syncing files.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><button class=\"cws-faq-question\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-target=\".faq-is-idrive-the-same-as-google-drive\">Is IDrive the Same as Google Drive?<\/button>\n<div class=\"collapse faq-is-idrive-the-same-as-google-drive cws-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>IDrive is quite different from Google Drive. Although Google Drive can store a backup of mobile devices, it\u2019s intended to be a cloud storage and lacks many of the backup tools and security features you get with IDrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><button class=\"cws-faq-question\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-target=\".faq-which-is-better-dropbox-vs-idrive\">Which Is Better: Dropbox vs IDrive?<\/button>\n<div class=\"collapse faq-which-is-better-dropbox-vs-idrive cws-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>Although it depends on what you really need, we think IDrive is the superior service overall, especially if you need to make an online backup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-nav=\"hidden\" id=\"top-alternatives-for-idrive\">Top Alternatives for IDrive<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-the-best-idrive-alternatives\">What Makes the Best IDrive Alternatives?<\/h2>\n<p>The only true weakness that IDrive has is its lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/best-unlimited-online-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unlimited backup<\/a>. Otherwise, as you can see in our IDrive review, it is strong on all other fronts, including features, pricing, ease of use, speed, security, privacy and customer support. With that in mind, here are our top five backup options and why they offer a decent alternative to IDrive.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"is-style-highlight\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8394\/www.backblaze.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backblaze<\/a> \u2014 Unlimited backups without any hassle<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acronis<\/a> \u2014 Impressive features and security<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9065\/www.carbonite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbonite<\/a> \u2014 Slow but secure unlimited backups<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud<\/a> \u2014 Sync and share files with this hybrid cloud storage service<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8779\/www.spideroak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpiderOak<\/a> \u2014 Privacy-focused with a long version history<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This list is pretty varied. Backblaze and Carbonite offer unlimited storage, while pCloud provides both speed and features. SpiderOak and Acronis excel when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/cloud-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">airtight security<\/a>. Ultimately, there\u2019s something for almost everyone here.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 data-nav=\"Best IDrive Alternatives&nbsp;\" id=\"the-5-best-idrive-alternatives\">The 5 Best IDrive Alternatives&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s jump straight into the list and talk about the benefits and issues with our first provider, Backblaze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"55982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"468\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"backblaze desktop app\" title=\"backblaze-desktop-app\"><figcaption>\n<p>Backblaze is easy to use, but lacks many advanced features.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>More details about Backblaze:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: Unlimited storage for $5.42 per month on the two-year plan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8394\/www.backblaze.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backblaze.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-pro-con\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-pro bold\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Unlimited backup<\/li>\n<li>Great value<\/li>\n<li>Very easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-con bold\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-con\">\n<li>Flawed private encryption<\/li>\n<li>Limited features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rather than limiting your storage space, like IDrive does, Backblaze gives you unlimited storage for just one device. There isn\u2019t a native app for Linux, and the mobile app only lets you view your backup, so you can\u2019t use this as a single backup service for everything in your home. However, if you have just one computer with lots of storage and want an easy backup, Backblaze is a great choice.<\/p>\n<p>With Backblaze, you\u2019ll get the option of up to a year of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/best-online-backup-with-file-versioning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file versioning<\/a>, a decent transfer speed and access to a great support team. However, you\u2019ll also miss out on true <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/what-exactly-is-zero-knowledge-in-the-cloud-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zero-knowledge encryption<\/a> and the ability to back up multiple computers on one plan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"57612\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8394\/www.backblaze.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"294\" class=\"lazyload panoramic\" src=\"image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"backblaze cta\" title=\"backblaze-cta\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p>Backblaze is one of the cheapest unlimited alternatives to IDrive.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There isn\u2019t much to say about Backblaze\u2019s pricing. At $7 per month, it\u2019s a decent value. However, if you pay for two years in advance, it\u2019s effectively $5.42 per month, which is almost as good as IDrive\u2019s 5TB plan if you don\u2019t need to back up mobile devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Backblaze may be quite different from IDrive, but it\u2019s just as good in many aspects and you don\u2019t have to worry about storage space. You can read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/backblaze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backblaze review<\/a>, or see how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/idrive-vs-backblaze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backblaze and IDrive<\/a> compare to learn more. Otherwise, you have nothing to lose by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8394\/www.backblaze.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trying Backblaze\u2019s 15-day trial<\/a> to see if it\u2019s the right fit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-1-more\">\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8394\/www.backblaze.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"logo \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-backblaze.svg\" alt=\"Backblaze Logo\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Unlimited Personal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"56870\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-1.png\" alt=\"acronis review desktop client\" title=\"acronis-review-desktop-client\"><figcaption>\n<p>Acronis is a little harder to navigate, but comes with a wide array of tools.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>More details about Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: 1TB of storage for one device for $10.42 per month paid annually<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acronis.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-pro-con\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-pro bold\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Feature rich<\/li>\n<li>Zero-knowledge encryption<\/li>\n<li>Decent mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-con bold\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-con\">\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<li>Limited cloud storage space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is the backup service from Acronis aimed at personal users. Like IDrive, you\u2019ll have a limited amount of space to hold your backup on cloud storage servers and the option of creating an unlimited local backup, if you have enough storage in your house or office. You\u2019ll also get zero-knowledge encryption and a mobile backup with Acronis.<\/p>\n<p>While Acronis mostly matches IDrive, it has additional features. For example, the \u201ctry and decide\u201d tool lets you make changes to your device, then gives you the option of restoring it to before those changes were made.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"58225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-2.png\" alt=\"music backup acronis cta\" title=\"music-backup-acronis-cta\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p>Acronis is pricey, but can be worth it for its features and security.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although Acronis is pretty similar to IDrive across the board, it comes at a premium. For just 500GB of cloud storage on one computer, you\u2019ll have to spend $89.99 per year (around $7.50 per month). If you don\u2019t need much storage but want a feature-rich alternative to IDrive, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/acronis-cyber-protect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acronis Cyber Protect review<\/a> to learn more or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">test out the 30-day trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-4-1 cws-pt-4-1-more\">\n<div class=\"pt-logo-bar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/56862\/www.acronis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"logo \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-acronis-true-image-cloud.svg\" alt=\"Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Acronis True Image) 2022 Logo\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong> Acronis Essentials One Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Essentials Three Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Essentials Five Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Advanced One Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong> Acronis Advanced Three Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Advanced Five Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Premium One Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Premium Three Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Acronis Premium Five Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"56591\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"carbonite review desktop client\" title=\"carbonite-review-desktop-client\"><figcaption>\n<p>Carbonite is secure and easy to use, but downloads will take a while.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>More details about Carbonite:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: Unlimited storage for $7 per device per month paid annually<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9065\/www.carbonite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbonite.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-pro-con\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-pro bold\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Unlimited storage<\/li>\n<li>Zero-knowledge encryption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-con bold\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-con\">\n<li>Awful download speeds<\/li>\n<li>Weird pricing structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you wish for a simple backup service that gives you a bit more information about the state of your backup and offers true zero-knowledge encryption for data protection, Carbonite\u2019s the service for you.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Carbonite would be our favorite unlimited online backup if it wasn\u2019t for its Achilles\u2019 heel: Carbonite\u2019s download speeds are awful. You\u2019ll be lucky to get around 10% of your internet bandwidth, with downloads that should take minutes taking up to an hour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some users have reported that Carbonite didn\u2019t properly back up their data. We haven\u2019t experienced this, but remember to test your backup regularly in case something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"62001\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9065\/www.carbonite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-3.png\" alt=\"idrive alternative carbonite cta\" title=\"idrive-alternative-carbonite-cta\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p>Carbonite often has a sale, making its pricing more competitive.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At around $7 per device per month for the basic plan, Carbonite isn\u2019t far off from alternatives like IDrive and Backblaze. The slow download speeds and occasional poor review may put you off, but we still think it\u2019s worth considering. You can read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/carbonite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbonite review<\/a> to learn more and see how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/idrive-vs-carbonite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbonite compares to IDrive<\/a> \u2014 it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9065\/www.carbonite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offers a 15-day trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-4-1 cws-pt-4-1-more\">\n<div class=\"pt-logo-bar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9065\/www.carbonite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"logo \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/logo-carbonite-opentext.svg\" alt=\"Carbonite Logo\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Carbonite Safe Basic<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Carbonite Safe Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Carbonite Safe Prime<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: Unlimited GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Carbonite Safe Backup Core<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Carbonite Safe Server Backup Power<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Carbonite Safe Server Backup Ultimate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"58748\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"546\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-4.png\" alt=\"pcloud share link page\" title=\"pcloud-share-link-page\"><figcaption>\n<p>Low prices, fast speeds and a decent desktop app make pCloud a solid alternative to IDrive.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>More details about pCloud:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: 10GB for free; 2TB for $8.33 per month annually<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pcloud.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-pro-con\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-pro bold\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Full-featured cloud storage<\/li>\n<li>Great transfer speeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-con bold\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-con\">\n<li>Limited backup tools<\/li>\n<li>Private encryption costs extra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike the other best alternatives to IDrive, pCloud is first and foremost a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/best-cloud-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloud storage service<\/a>. Its specialty is file sharing and syncing between devices. However, pCloud Backup is a free tool included with a pCloud subscription that gives users enough backup management to use their cloud storage space for a true online backup.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to download speed, pCloud is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/fastest-online-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quickest online backup<\/a> we\u2019ve tested, and its upload speed puts it in third place. However, since the backup tool is a new thing for the company, it doesn\u2019t offer much more than the ability to run a scheduled backup of selected files. This is good enough for basic backups, but some users might appreciate some more substantial features.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"58747\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-5.png\" alt=\"pcloud home page\" title=\"pcloud-home-page\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p>For a basic backup with great cloud storage features, choose pCloud.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>pCloud is a little pricey compared to IDrive: Just 2TB of storage costs $8.33 per month when paid annually. There is a lifetime plan, which is worth getting if you plan to use the service for at least four years, although you should read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud review<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">test it out yourself for free<\/a> before committing $350.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-4-1 max-medium\">\n<div class=\"pt-logo-bar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/9101\/www.pcloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"logo \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" alt=\"pCloud Logo\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Details\"><\/span>: Free plan<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: 10 GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Premium Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Details\"><\/span>: price per user (Min. 3 users)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage\"><\/span>: 1000 GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"56150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-6.png\" alt=\"spideroak desktop dashboard\" title=\"spideroak-review-desktop-dashboard\"><figcaption>\n<p>SpiderOak One was built with privacy in mind.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>More details about SpiderOak One Backup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: 2TB of storage for $12.42 per month when paid annually<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8779\/www.spideroak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spideroak.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns list-pro-con\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-pro bold\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Privacy-focused provider<\/li>\n<li>Zero-knowledge encryption<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited file versioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-con bold\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-con\">\n<li>Poor upload speed<\/li>\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<li>Weak user interface&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ll be the first to point out that SpiderOak has a few issues. It isn\u2019t particularly easy to use, costs around the same amount as Acronis and has poor transfer speeds like Carbonite \u2014 although the issue is the upload speed rather than the download speed.<\/p>\n<p>However, SpiderOak One Backup beats out almost every other online backup provider when it comes to privacy and security. It has one of the best privacy policies we\u2019ve seen, great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/data-center-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">database security procedures<\/a> and the all-important zero-knowledge encryption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It also has a pretty solid customer support, feature set and backup process, with the option of unlimited versioning, plus SpiderOak Hive to sync files and a decent but limited web service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full\" data-id=\"61166\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8779\/www.spideroak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" class=\"lazyload landscape\" src=\"image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"backup-for-nonprofits-spideroak-cta\" title=\"backup-for-nonprofits-spideroak-cta\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p>SpiderOak One is worth the price if security is your main concern.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, SpiderOak One isn\u2019t the cheapest. Using the annual plans, you can get 400GB for $9.58 per month or 2TB for $12.42 per month. This is pretty pricey, especially as an IDrive alternative, but if you\u2019ve got the money to spend on security, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/spideroak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpiderOak review<\/a> to learn more or give it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8779\/www.spideroak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go with the 21-day trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-4-1 cws-pt-4-1-more\">\n<div class=\"pt-logo-bar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/goto\/8779\/www.spideroak.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"logo \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"http:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-idrive-alternatives-in-2022-the-5-best-online-backup-software-competitors-7.png\" alt=\"SpiderOak One Backup Logo\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5GB Plan (mobile only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>10GB Plan (mobile only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>150GB Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>400GB Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Until another service can match IDrive on features, pricing, usability, speed and security without any major sacrifices, it\u2019ll still have a special place at the top of our favorite online backup lists. However, that doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t have limitations or that it\u2019s the only service that can safely back up your data.<\/p>\n<p>These five IDrive alternatives are all great options to pick from and there are even more out there, such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/best-online-backup-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">favorite backup for businesses<\/a>, CrashPlan for Small Business (read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/crashplan-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CrashPlan review<\/a> here).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/online-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">articles about online backups<\/a> are a great way to find out about additional providers and information, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/online-backup-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">features of an online backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What did you think of our list of the best IDrive alternatives? 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