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# Compare DiskStation vs IDrive

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | DiskStation | IDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 91 | 1200 |
| **Starting Price** | - | 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** | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### DiskStation

Trusted by some of the best and brightest minds in the IT industry with more than 7 million installations, Synology has proven over and over to be a stand alone solution for home and business users.

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

## Key features

### DiskStation

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Mobile Access
- Remote Server Options
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Virtual Machine Monitoring
- Web Access/Restoration

### IDrive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Mobile Access
- Monitoring
- Remote Server Options
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Web Access/Restoration

## Links

- [View DiskStation Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/170037/active-backup-for-business)
- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/171884/idrive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/170037/171884/active-backup-for-business/vs/idrive)

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