IDrive vs Comet Backup

IDrive8.4Visit Comet Backup7.9Visit

Higher score IDrive #7 in Backup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IDrive

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Comet Backup #12 in Backup Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Comet Backup

• IDrive fits best

  Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage

• Comet Backup fits best

  Managed hybrid backup for technical teams

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Side by side

Feature	IDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Comet Backup 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.9
Ranking	#7 in Backup Software	#12 in Backup Software
Best for	Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage	Managed hybrid backup for technical teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$19/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	13 integrations	12 integrations
Features IDrive 4/4 · Comet Backup 3/4
Computer backup	✓	✓
Mobile backup	✓ (best)	—
Server backup	✓	✓
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Specs
Backup scope	Mixed	Mixed
Restore modes	Mixed	Mixed
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android	web, windows, macos, linux, self_hosted
Our review
Pros	Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access Offers file, system-image, volume-level, and bare-metal restore Covers computers, mobile devices, servers, databases, NAS, and cloud apps	Supports files, disk images, servers, VMs, databases, and NAS devices Offers cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and immutable storage options Includes client-side encryption and zero-knowledge key architecture
Cons	Business storage is 1.25 TB on the listed $59.99 monthly plan Server backup is an add-on for some plans The wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple personal backups	No free plan is available Mobile backup is not supported Endpoint and storage charges may apply separately
Our verdict	IDrive is a cloud backup and storage service for individuals, teams, businesses, and organizations. It brings computers, mobile devices, external drives, NAS devices, servers, and selected cloud applications into one backup service.… Read the review →	Comet Backup is a data-protection platform for managed service providers, IT teams, and hosting providers. It covers workstations, servers, virtual environments, SaaS data, websites, databases, and NAS devices through client applications… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IDrive — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access
  • Offers file, system-image, volume-level, and bare-metal restore
  • Covers computers, mobile devices, servers, databases, NAS, and cloud apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Business storage is 1.25 TB on the listed $59.99 monthly plan
  • Server backup is an add-on for some plans
  • The wide feature set may exceed the needs of simple personal backups

• Comet Backup — where it wins

  • Supports files, disk images, servers, VMs, databases, and NAS devices
  • Offers cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and immutable storage options
  • Includes client-side encryption and zero-knowledge key architecture

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Mobile backup is not supported
  • Endpoint and storage charges may apply separately

• IDrive8.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible backup service spanning personal devices, business systems, and mobile platforms.

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• Comet Backup7.9/10 · 30-day trial

  Managed hybrid backup with broad recovery, storage, and security options.

  Visit Comet BackupFull verdict →