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Head-to-head · Continuous Data Protection Software

Zerto vs IDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Zerto #1 in Continuous Data Protection Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zerto
IDrive #5 in Continuous Data Protection Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit IDrive

Zerto leads on 0 checks, IDrive on 1, and 0 are 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 scoreZerto · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly IDrive
  • Free trialonly Zerto

Zerto scores higher on our rubric for continuous data protection software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

IDrive offers free plan; Zerto doesn't.

Zerto is the better fit for enterprises needing orchestrated CDP and recovery. IDrive is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage.

  • Zerto fits best

    Enterprises needing orchestrated CDP and recovery

  • IDrive fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage

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Side by side

Feature Zerto 9.4/10 Visit ↗ IDrive 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Continuous Data Protection Software #5 in Continuous Data Protection Software
Best for Enterprises needing orchestrated CDP and recovery Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 14-day trial —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Integrations 9 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zerto 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 Hybrid Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Near-synchronous replication with journal-based granular recovery
  • Automated failover, failback, migration, and recovery testing
  • Immutable copies, anomaly alerts, and clean-room 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Enterprise-focused scope may exceed smaller teams' needs
  • 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

Zerto is a continuous data-protection platform for enterprises and managed service providers. It covers on-premises, private-cloud, hybrid-cloud, public-cloud, virtual, and selected SaaS environments through continuous replication,…

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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. ZertoContinuous Data Protection Software 9.4Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. IDriveContinuous Data Protection Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zerto — where it wins

    • Near-synchronous replication with journal-based granular recovery
    • Automated failover, failback, migration, and recovery testing
    • Immutable copies, anomaly alerts, and clean-room recovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is offered
    • Enterprise-focused scope may exceed smaller teams' needs

  • 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
  • Zerto9.4/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    Enterprise CDP with granular recovery, orchestration, and hybrid or multi-cloud protection.

    Visit ZertoFull verdict →
  • IDrive8.6/10 · Free plan

    Broad device and recovery coverage at a low-cost entry point, with a free plan.

    Visit IDriveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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