IDrive vs Samsung Cloud

IDrive8.3Visit Samsung Cloud7.9Visit

Higher score IDrive #1 in Mobile Data Backup Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit IDrive

vs

Samsung Cloud #7 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Samsung Cloud

• IDrive fits best

  Users needing mobile backup plus broader protection

• Samsung Cloud fits best

  Samsung users wanting free device backup

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	IDrive 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Samsung Cloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Data Backup Software	#7 in Mobile Data Backup Software
Best for	Users needing mobile backup plus broader protection	Samsung users wanting free device backup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Android, Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Live chat
Integrations	13 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo
Features IDrive 0/2 · Samsung Cloud 2/2
Automatic backup	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
End-to-end encryption	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Android
Backup scope	Not checked yet	Selected_data
Cloud storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Restore options	Not checked yet	In_app
Our review
Pros	Backs up iOS, Android, computers, servers, and databases Includes snapshots, file versioning, cloning, and entire-machine restore Supports cloud, desktop, and mobile deployments with broad integrations	Choose which supported data categories to back up manually Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection
Cons	Mobile-specific backup details are less extensive than its broader coverage The free Basic plan provides 10 GB of storage Business server backup is an add-on for applicable plans	Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region The web portal cannot download individual device backups
Our verdict	IDrive is a cloud backup and synchronization service for individuals, small teams, and businesses that need mobile protection alongside computer, server, and business-data coverage. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web… Read the review →	Samsung Cloud is a cloud backup and restore service for supported Galaxy phones and tablets. It is aimed at Samsung users who want a free way to preserve selected device data and restore it later, rather than create a complete copy of… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IDrive — where it wins

  • Backs up iOS, Android, computers, servers, and databases
  • Includes snapshots, file versioning, cloning, and entire-machine restore
  • Supports cloud, desktop, and mobile deployments with broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Mobile-specific backup details are less extensive than its broader coverage
  • The free Basic plan provides 10 GB of storage
  • Business server backup is an add-on for applicable plans

• Samsung Cloud — where it wins

  • Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
  • Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
  • Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection

  Where it doesn't

  • Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
  • Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
  • The web portal cannot download individual device backups

• IDrive8.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad cloud backup with mobile coverage, versioning, and plans from $0.25/month.

  Visit IDriveFull verdict →
• Samsung Cloud7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free Galaxy backup service for selected data, with scheduled backups and selective restore.

  Visit Samsung CloudFull verdict →