IDrive
9.2#2 in backup softwareFrom $0.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitIDrive vs Knoxite
What both publish
| Fact | IDrive | Knoxite |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | file |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | Files use 256-bit AES encryption in transit and at rest; private keys are optional. | The site says Knoxite uses AES encryption, and the guide says repository data is encrypted using a password provided during initialization. |
| Restore modes | mixed | file |
| Support | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. | The documentation directs questions to Gitter and issue reports or feature requests to GitHub. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | windows,macos,linux |
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
Knoxite plans
- KnoxiteFree
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.
Pick Knoxite if…
Knoxite suits users who want open-source file backup with incremental snapshots and a choice of storage backends. It requires comfort with cloning the source and building the software with Go.