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Head-to-head · Backup Software

IDrive vs DATASTOR Shield

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score IDrive #7 in Backup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IDrive
DATASTOR Shield #60 in Backup Software 3.4/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit DATASTOR

IDrive leads on 2 checks, DATASTOR Shield on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIDrive · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly IDrive
  • Free trialonly DATASTOR Shield
  • Most featuresIDrive · 4 of 4

IDrive scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.4 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #60.

IDrive offers free plan; DATASTOR Shield doesn't. IDrive offers mobile backup; DATASTOR Shield doesn't.

IDrive is the better fit for broad personal, business, and mobile coverage. DATASTOR Shield is the better fit for long-retention backup with self-healing.

  • IDrive fits best

    Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage

  • DATASTOR Shield fits best

    Long-retention backup with self-healing

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Side by side

Feature IDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗ DATASTOR Shield 3.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 3.4
Ranking #7 in Backup Software #60 in Backup Software
Best for Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage Long-retention backup with self-healing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Tickets, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Enterprise
Features IDrive 4/4 · DATASTOR Shield 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 Windows; client support for Mac OS, Linux, and Unix through standard SMB
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
  • Source-side global deduplication reduces transferred and stored data.
  • Supports disk, tape, NAS/DAS, and cloud storage targets.
  • Self-healing, verification, and bare-metal recovery strengthen recovery planning.
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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • There is no perpetual free plan.
  • Database protection is specified for Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange.
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.…

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DATASTOR Shield is hybrid cloud backup, restore, archiving, and replication software for businesses. It protects Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, and selected databases, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux…

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  1. IDriveBackup Software 8.4Free plan
  2. DATASTOR ShieldBackup Software 3.4Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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

  • DATASTOR Shield — where it wins

    • Source-side global deduplication reduces transferred and stored data.
    • Supports disk, tape, NAS/DAS, and cloud storage targets.
    • Self-healing, verification, and bare-metal recovery strengthen recovery planning.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • There is no perpetual free plan.
    • Database protection is specified for Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange.
  • IDrive8.4/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit IDriveFull verdict →
  • DATASTOR Shield3.4/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A business backup platform for long retention, recovery flexibility, and self-healing.

    Visit DATASTORFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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