BackupAssist
5.7#38 in cloud backup services$279 one-timeWindows
VisitBackupAssist vs IDrive
What both publish
| Fact | BackupAssist | IDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Box Hill, Victoria, Australia | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Mobile backup | No | The mobile apps back up contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events; the Android app also backs up SMS and call logs. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
BackupAssist plans
- BackupAssist Classic$279, paid once
- BackupAssist Classic with 12 Months BackupCare$436, paid once
- BackupAssist Classic with 24 Months BackupCare$544, paid once
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 BackupAssist if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.