IDrive
9.2#2 in backup softwareFrom $0.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitIDrive vs Minarca
What both publish
| Fact | IDrive | Minarca |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | St-Colomban, Quebec, Canada |
| Mobile backup | The mobile apps back up contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events; the Android app also backs up SMS and call logs. | No |
| Product | IDrive backs up computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS devices to one account. | Minarca is an open-source data backup solution with an agent installed on computers and a central server for centralized management. |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Restore options | Users can restore individual files, earlier versions, deleted files, disk images, or use IDrive Express. | Users can restore large amounts of data with the local agent or smaller datasets through the web interface. |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Support | IDrive says it offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. | The maker offers enterprise assistance for setting up or maintaining Minarca and points users to a Google Group for community discussion and support. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | web,windows,macos,linux,self_hosted |
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
Minarca plans
- MinarcaFree
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 Minarca if…
Minarca suits system administrators, service providers, small and medium-sized businesses, and individuals who can manage a self-hosted backup server. Its multi-user repositories and quotas are relevant for shared administration.