BackupChain
7.1#47 in backup softwareFrom $299.99 a yearSelf-hostedWindows
VisitBackupChain vs IDrive
What both publish
| Fact | BackupChain | IDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | 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. |
| Product | BackupChain is Windows backup software for PCs, servers, virtual machines, and data migration. | IDrive backs up computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS devices to one account. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Security | The maker says cloud data is encrypted with AES-256 before it leaves the server and remains encrypted on its servers. | IDrive says data is encrypted with 256-bit AES in transit and at rest, and private encryption keys are not stored on its servers. |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The maker offers support by email, phone, and live chat, with standard hours listed as Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET. | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. |
| Supported platforms | Windows PCs and Windows Server; Azure Stack HCI and Hyper-V Server are also listed | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
BackupChain plans
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 1 TB$299.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 1 TB$399.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 2 TB$550.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 2 TB$719.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 4 TB$1,092.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 4 TB$1,359.99 a year
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 BackupChain 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.