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# Compare IDrive vs SimpleBackups

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | IDrive | SimpleBackups |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1200 | 26 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 0.00 | EUR 34.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

### SimpleBackups

Developers, startups, and web agencies.

## Key features

### IDrive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Automated Scheduling
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Scheduled/Automated Reports
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Web Access/Restoration

### SimpleBackups

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Automated Scheduling
- Automatic Backup
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Scheduled/Automated Reports
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Web Access/Restoration

## Links

- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/171884/idrive)
- [View SimpleBackups Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/184422/simplebackups)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/171884/184422/idrive/vs/simplebackups)

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