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Head-to-head · Continuous Data Protection Software

JetStream DR vs IDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score JetStream DR #2 in Continuous Data Protection Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit JetStream DR
IDrive #5 in Continuous Data Protection Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit IDrive

JetStream DR leads on 0 checks, IDrive on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJetStream DR · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly IDrive

JetStream DR scores higher on our rubric for continuous data protection software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

JetStream DR is the better fit for VMware environments using Azure or object storage. IDrive is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage.

  • JetStream DR fits best

    VMware environments using Azure or object storage

  • IDrive fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage

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Side by side

Feature JetStream DR 9.1/10 Visit ↗ IDrive 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Continuous Data Protection Software #5 in Continuous Data Protection Software
Best for VMware environments using Azure or object storage Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features JetStream DR 0/4 · IDrive 0/4
Point-in-time recovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Immutable storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
VM protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Database protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Minimum RPO Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention period Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Agentless, real-time replication for VMware vSphere 7 and 8
  • Supports Azure Blob Storage and S3-compatible object stores
  • Automated failover and failback runbooks with point-in-time recovery
  • Free plan plus paid entry from $0.25 per month
  • Covers computers, mobile devices, servers, and databases
  • Supports disk imaging, bare-metal restore, and ransomware recovery
Cons
  • Focused on VMware vSphere rather than broader hypervisor coverage
  • Pricing is usage-based and requires contact with sales
  • Recovery depends on VMware-compatible environments or Azure VMware Solution
  • Team plans are limited to five computers and five users
  • Advanced server and business application backups use separate pricing
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple file backup
Our verdict

JetStream DR is a continuous data protection and disaster recovery product for organizations running VMware workloads. It uses VMware vSphere IO Filters instead of in-guest agents to replicate virtual-machine data in real time. Protection…

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IDrive is a cloud backup and storage service for individuals, small teams, and businesses. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, with coverage for computers, mobile devices, servers, NAS devices, and selected…

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  1. JetStream DRContinuous Data Protection Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. IDriveContinuous Data Protection Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • JetStream DR — where it wins

    • Agentless, real-time replication for VMware vSphere 7 and 8
    • Supports Azure Blob Storage and S3-compatible object stores
    • Automated failover and failback runbooks with point-in-time recovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on VMware vSphere rather than broader hypervisor coverage
    • Pricing is usage-based and requires contact with sales
    • Recovery depends on VMware-compatible environments or Azure VMware Solution

  • IDrive — where it wins

    • Free plan plus paid entry from $0.25 per month
    • Covers computers, mobile devices, servers, and databases
    • Supports disk imaging, bare-metal restore, and ransomware recovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Team plans are limited to five computers and five users
    • Advanced server and business application backups use separate pricing
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple file backup

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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