IDrive vs Backblaze Business Computer Backup

IDrive9.2Visit Backblaze Business Computer Backup8.7Visit

Higher score IDrive #2 in Endpoint Backup Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit IDrive

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Backblaze Business Computer Backup #7 in Endpoint Backup Software 8.7/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Backblaze

• IDrive fits best

  Budget-conscious teams with mixed devices

• Backblaze Business Computer Backup fits best

  Simple unlimited-storage endpoint backup

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Side by side

Feature	IDrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Backblaze Business Computer Backup 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Endpoint Backup Software	#7 in Endpoint Backup Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams with mixed devices	Simple unlimited-storage endpoint backup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$99/device/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS	SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	13 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IDrive 1/2 · Backblaze Business Computer Backup 1/2
Bare-metal recovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Specs
Backup scope	Not checked yet	File
Retention period	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Devices per license	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported endpoint OS	Not checked yet	Mixed
Our review
Pros	Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access Includes disk-image, server, database, and bare-metal backup options Offers remote management, ransomware recovery, and private-key encryption	Unlimited backup storage per device with no overage fees Continuous automatic protection for Mac and Windows computers Centralized administration with ransomware recovery options
Cons	The free Basic plan provides only 10 GB of storage Team pricing supports five computers and five users Some business application backups use separate seat pricing	Primarily focused on file backup rather than full system imaging Advanced governance features are tied to Enterprise Control No free plan; the listed annual price is per computer
Our verdict	IDrive is a cloud backup and storage service for individuals, small teams, and businesses managing mixed devices. It supports Windows PCs, Macs, Linux computers, iPhones, iPads, Android devices, servers, NAS devices, and selected business… Read the review →	Backblaze Business Computer Backup is a cloud service for continuously backing up user-generated data from business Mac and Windows computers. It is aimed at organizations managing distributed teams, employee endpoints, and offboarding or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IDrive — where it wins

  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access
  • Includes disk-image, server, database, and bare-metal backup options
  • Offers remote management, ransomware recovery, and private-key encryption

  Where it doesn't

  • The free Basic plan provides only 10 GB of storage
  • Team pricing supports five computers and five users
  • Some business application backups use separate seat pricing

• Backblaze Business Computer Backup — where it wins

  • Unlimited backup storage per device with no overage fees
  • Continuous automatic protection for Mac and Windows computers
  • Centralized administration with ransomware recovery options

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily focused on file backup rather than full system imaging
  • Advanced governance features are tied to Enterprise Control
  • No free plan; the listed annual price is per computer

• IDrive9.2/10 · Free plan

  Broad device and recovery coverage with a free plan and low entry pricing.

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• Backblaze Business Computer Backup8.7/10 · 15-day trial

  A clear, unlimited-storage choice for file backup across business endpoints.

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