Amanda
8.2#15 in backup softwareFrom $5.99 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitAmanda vs IDrive
What both publish
| Fact | Amanda | IDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | Client-side or server-side archive encryption is supported through GPG or another encryption program. | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Amanda plans
- Amanda CommunityFree
- Amanda Community EditionFree
- Business$5.99 a month
- Business Plus$6.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
IDrive plans
- IDrive Mini$0.25 a month
- IDrive Personal$11.99 a month
- IDrive Team$11.99 a month
- IDrive Business$59.99 a month
- BasicFree
- Microsoft Office 365 Backup$20 a year
Pick Amanda if…
Amanda suits administrators of Linux, Unix, and Windows hosts who want centralized, self-managed backups. The project identifies its community edition as best suited to labs and testing.
Pick IDrive if…
IDrive suits individuals and organizations that want to back up multiple device types, including servers and NAS devices, under one account. Its business administration and cloud application add-ons may also suit teams managing shared backups.