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Head-to-head · Backup Software

SEP sesam vs IDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SEP sesam #5 in Backup Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SEP sesam
IDrive #7 in Backup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit IDrive

SEP sesam leads on 0 checks, IDrive on 0, and 5 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 scoreSEP sesam · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly SEP sesam
  • Most featuresIDrive · 4 of 4

SEP sesam scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

SEP sesam is the better fit for mature enterprise infrastructure backup. IDrive is the better fit for broad personal, business, and mobile coverage.

  • SEP sesam fits best

    Mature enterprise infrastructure backup

  • IDrive fits best

    Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage

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Side by side

Feature SEP sesam 8.6/10 Visit ↗ IDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #5 in Backup Software #7 in Backup Software
Best for Mature enterprise infrastructure backup Broad personal, business, and mobile coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations 10 integrations 13 integrations
Features SEP sesam 3/4 · IDrive 4/4
Computer backup ✓ ✓
Mobile backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Server backup ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup scope Mixed Mixed
Restore modes Mixed Mixed
Supported platforms web, windows, linux, macos, self_hosted, api web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Our review
Pros
  • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
  • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
  • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365
  • 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
Cons
  • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
  • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
  • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product
  • 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
Our verdict

SEP sesam is backup and recovery software for organizations managing physical servers, virtual machines, databases, enterprise applications and heterogeneous operating systems. It provides centralized administration across Windows, Linux…

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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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  1. SEP sesamBackup Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. IDriveBackup Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SEP sesam — where it wins

    • Centralized backup for physical, virtual, application and database environments
    • Immutable storage, S3 Object Lock and offline tape air-gap protection
    • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, SAP HANA and Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is limited to non-commercial use and specified system limits
    • Commercial SEP sesam uses quote-based unit or subscription licensing
    • The free edition is not equivalent to the unrestricted commercial product

  • 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
  • SEP sesam8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A mature enterprise backup suite with broad recovery coverage and a free limited edition.

    Visit SEP sesamFull verdict →
  • IDrive8.4/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit IDriveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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