IDrive vs Rawback

IDrive8.7Visit Rawback8.1Visit

Higher score IDrive #4 in Photo Backup Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit IDrive

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Rawback #8 in Photo Backup Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Rawback

• IDrive fits best

  Photo backup plus comprehensive computer protection

• Rawback fits best

  RAW photographers wanting cloud storage and AI tools

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Side by side

Feature	IDrive 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Rawback 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.1
Ranking	#4 in Photo Backup Software	#8 in Photo Backup Software
Best for	Photo backup plus comprehensive computer protection	RAW photographers wanting cloud storage and AI tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$4.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Email, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features IDrive 1/4 · Rawback 1/4
Mobile photo backup	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
External drive backup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
NAS backup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
RAW photo support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage model	Not checked yet	Bundled
Included storage	Not checked yet	200 GB
Our review
Pros	Supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Combines continuous backup, versioning, snapshots, and restore options Offers AES-256 encryption and an optional user-defined private key	Stores original photos and RAW files with 200 GB on the Lite plan Searches by metadata, camera, lens, place, date, rating, and image content Supports desktop uploads, camera transfers, resumable CLI automation, and MCP
Cons	Its broad backup scope may exceed photo-only needs The 100 GB Mini plan limits larger photo libraries Server backup is listed as an add-on for some plans	The Free plan includes 5 GB of storage AI credits and face recognition have monthly plan limits The iOS client is documented as coming soon
Our verdict	IDrive is a cloud backup and storage service for individuals, teams, businesses, and organizations. For photo backup, it covers computers and mobile devices alongside external drives, NAS devices, servers, and selected cloud applications.… Read the review →	Rawback is a cloud photo platform for photographers who want to store original images, including RAW files, while organizing and sharing a library. It combines web access with Windows, macOS, Linux, and API support. Its audience is… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IDrive — where it wins

  • Supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Combines continuous backup, versioning, snapshots, and restore options
  • Offers AES-256 encryption and an optional user-defined private key

  Where it doesn't

  • Its broad backup scope may exceed photo-only needs
  • The 100 GB Mini plan limits larger photo libraries
  • Server backup is listed as an add-on for some plans

• Rawback — where it wins

  • Stores original photos and RAW files with 200 GB on the Lite plan
  • Searches by metadata, camera, lens, place, date, rating, and image content
  • Supports desktop uploads, camera transfers, resumable CLI automation, and MCP

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan includes 5 GB of storage
  • AI credits and face recognition have monthly plan limits
  • The iOS client is documented as coming soon

• IDrive8.7/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost, broad backup service for photo protection plus full-device recovery.

  Visit IDriveFull verdict →
• Rawback8.1/10 · Free plan

  A RAW-friendly photo archive with AI search, editing, automation, and sharing.

  Visit RawbackFull verdict →