IDrive vs Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows

IDrive9.2Visit Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows9.0Visit

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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Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows #4 in Endpoint Backup Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Datto

• IDrive fits best

  Budget-conscious teams with mixed devices

• Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows fits best

  Windows MSPs needing long retention

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Side by side

Feature	IDrive 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Endpoint Backup Software	#4 in Endpoint Backup Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams with mixed devices	Windows MSPs needing long retention
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	13 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IDrive 1/2 · Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows 1/2
Bare-metal recovery	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Ransomware protection	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Backup scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Retention period	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Devices per license	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported endpoint OS	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Continuous direct-to-cloud backup with configurable schedules Bare-metal recovery to the same or different hardware Immutable encrypted storage with PSA and RMM integrations
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	Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation Platform coverage centers on Windows endpoints Retention choices use preset periods rather than a custom duration
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 →	Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows is a cloud-based backup and restore service for Windows PCs, servers, virtual machines, and cloud instances. Managed through Datto’s centralized platform, it is aimed at managed service providers and IT… 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

• Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows — where it wins

  • Continuous direct-to-cloud backup with configurable schedules
  • Bare-metal recovery to the same or different hardware
  • Immutable encrypted storage with PSA and RMM integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
  • Platform coverage centers on Windows endpoints
  • Retention choices use preset periods rather than a custom duration

• IDrive9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A capable Windows endpoint backup service for MSPs that need long retention.

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