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Head-to-head · Backup Software

IDrive vs MSP360 Backup

  • 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
MSP360 Backup #14 in Backup Software 7.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MSP360

IDrive leads on 1 check, MSP360 Backup on 0, and 4 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 planboth
  • Free trialonly MSP360 Backup
  • Most featuresIDrive · 4 of 4

IDrive scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.4 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #14.

IDrive offers mobile backup; MSP360 Backup doesn't.

IDrive is the better fit for broad personal, business, and mobile coverage. MSP360 Backup is the better fit for budget-conscious mixed-environment teams.

  • IDrive fits best

    Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage

  • MSP360 Backup fits best

    Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams

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Side by side

Feature IDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗ MSP360 Backup 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.7
Ranking #7 in Backup Software #14 in Backup Software
Best for Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage Budget-conscious mixed-environment teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $19.99/device/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Email, Community, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 13 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IDrive 4/4 · MSP360 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 Windows, macOS, Linux
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
  • Free plan includes file and image-based backup
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server
  • Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification
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
  • Pro pricing is billed annually per computer
  • Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition
  • Managed Backup pricing is quote-based
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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MSP360 Backup is a cross-platform backup solution for individuals, small businesses, IT departments, and managed service providers. It covers file-level and image-based backup across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with support for local and…

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  1. IDriveBackup Software 8.4Free plan
  2. MSP360 BackupBackup Software 7.7Free plan · 15-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

  • MSP360 Backup — where it wins

    • Free plan includes file and image-based backup
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, servers, VMs, and SQL Server
    • Object Lock, encryption, retention controls, and restore verification

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro pricing is billed annually per computer
    • Centralized web-console management is limited to Managed edition
    • Managed Backup pricing is quote-based
  • IDrive8.4/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit IDriveFull verdict →
  • MSP360 Backup7.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A flexible backup option for mixed environments, with a free tier and broad restore coverage.

    Visit MSP360Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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