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# Compare ElephantDrive vs IDrive

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> Detailed comparison between ElephantDrive and IDrive. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | ElephantDrive | IDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 1200 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 9.95 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### ElephantDrive

ElephantDrive is available globally. It's most popular among people who would like affordable, easy and secure cloud backup and storage for protecting their documents and files.

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

## Key features

### ElephantDrive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Encryption
- File Management
- File Sharing
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Mobile Access
- Secure Data Storage
- Web Access/Restoration

### IDrive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Encryption
- File Management
- File Sharing
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Mobile Access
- Monitoring
- Secure Data Storage
- Web Access/Restoration

## Links

- [View ElephantDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/157967/elephantdrive)
- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/171884/idrive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/157967/171884/elephantdrive/vs/idrive)

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