SyncDrop vs IDrive

SyncDrop9.2Visit IDrive8.7Visit

Higher score SyncDrop #2 in Photo Backup Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SyncDrop

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

• SyncDrop fits best

  Cross-platform backup with flexible storage targets

• IDrive fits best

  Photo backup plus comprehensive computer protection

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Side by side

Feature	SyncDrop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	IDrive 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Photo Backup Software	#4 in Photo Backup Software
Best for	Cross-platform backup with flexible storage targets	Photo backup plus comprehensive computer protection
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Integrations	11 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SyncDrop 4/4 · IDrive 1/4
Mobile photo backup	✓	✓
External drive backup	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
NAS backup	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
RAW photo support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage model	Bring_your_own	Not checked yet
Included storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automatic mobile backup with Wi-Fi, geofencing, charging, and photo triggers Preserves RAW files plus EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata Supports computers, NAS, wireless storage, and S3-compatible services	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
Cons	Storage comes from your own devices or connected cloud services The feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting simple photo backup Premium access is split across monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans	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
Our verdict	SyncDrop is a cross-platform photo, video, and file transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux users. It is designed for people who want automatic mobile backup while choosing where their files are stored, including… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SyncDrop — where it wins

  • Automatic mobile backup with Wi-Fi, geofencing, charging, and photo triggers
  • Preserves RAW files plus EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata
  • Supports computers, NAS, wireless storage, and S3-compatible services

  Where it doesn't

  • Storage comes from your own devices or connected cloud services
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting simple photo backup
  • Premium access is split across monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans

• 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

• SyncDrop9.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible cross-platform backup tool for users who bring their own storage.

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• IDrive8.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit IDriveFull verdict →