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Head-to-head · Continuous Data Protection Software

Atempo Lina vs IDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Atempo Lina #3 in Continuous Data Protection Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Atempo
IDrive #5 in Continuous Data Protection Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit IDrive

Atempo Lina leads on 0 checks, IDrive on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAtempo Lina · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly IDrive
  • Most featuresAtempo Lina · 1 of 4

Atempo Lina scores higher on our rubric for continuous data protection software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Atempo Lina is the better fit for businesses protecting continuously changing files. IDrive is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage.

  • Atempo Lina fits best

    Businesses protecting continuously changing files

  • IDrive fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage

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Side by side

Feature Atempo Lina 8.8/10 Visit ↗ IDrive 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #3 in Continuous Data Protection Software #5 in Continuous Data Protection Software
Best for Businesses protecting continuously changing files Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Atempo Lina 1/4 · IDrive 0/4
Point-in-time recovery ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Immutable storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
VM protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Database protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Minimum RPO Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention period Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment model Hybrid Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Backs up new and modified files continuously
  • Supports point-in-time, bare-metal, and cross-machine recovery
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and web administration
  • Free plan plus paid entry from $0.25 per month
  • Covers computers, mobile devices, servers, and databases
  • Supports disk imaging, bare-metal restore, and ransomware recovery
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Focuses on workstations, laptops, and selected file servers
  • VM and database protection are handled by Atempo Tina
  • Team plans are limited to five computers and five users
  • Advanced server and business application backups use separate pricing
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple file backup
Our verdict

Atempo Lina is a continuous data-protection solution for business workstations, laptops, and selected file servers. It is designed for small and medium-sized IT teams, including organizations with remote and roaming workers. Lina detects…

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IDrive is a cloud backup and storage service for individuals, small teams, and businesses. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, with coverage for computers, mobile devices, servers, NAS devices, and selected…

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  1. Atempo LinaContinuous Data Protection Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. IDriveContinuous Data Protection Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Atempo Lina — where it wins

    • Backs up new and modified files continuously
    • Supports point-in-time, bare-metal, and cross-machine recovery
    • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and web administration

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Focuses on workstations, laptops, and selected file servers
    • VM and database protection are handled by Atempo Tina

  • IDrive — where it wins

    • Free plan plus paid entry from $0.25 per month
    • Covers computers, mobile devices, servers, and databases
    • Supports disk imaging, bare-metal restore, and ransomware recovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Team plans are limited to five computers and five users
    • Advanced server and business application backups use separate pricing
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple file backup
  • Atempo Lina8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused continuous-protection solution for changing endpoint files and recovery needs.

    Visit AtempoFull verdict →
  • IDrive8.6/10 · Free plan

    Broad device and recovery coverage at a low-cost entry point, with a free plan.

    Visit IDriveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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