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# Compare Retrospect vs IDrive

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Retrospect | IDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5 | 1200 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 49.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), 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) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Retrospect

Designed for SMBs and with service providers in mind. Focused solely on providing the best backup tools and support for micro, small, and midsize businesses.

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

## Key features

### Retrospect

- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Bare-Metal Restore
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Differential Backup
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Remote Server Options
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- VM Backup

### IDrive

- Activity Tracking
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Bare-Metal Restore
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Monitoring
- Policy Management
- Remote Server Options
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- VM Backup

## Links

- [View Retrospect Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/32008/retrospect)
- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/171884/idrive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/32008/171884/retrospect/vs/idrive)

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