# Akamai Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Storage vs IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 Comparison

| | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 406 | 601 | 1,942 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Per Month | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Akamai Cloud Computing

Pros:
- Ease of Use (108 reviews)
- Affordable (74 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (24 reviews)
- Limited Features (18 reviews)

### Google Cloud Storage

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (35 reviews)
- Ease of Use (33 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (16 reviews)
- Storage Limitations (12 reviews)

### IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2

Pros:
- Ease of Use (492 reviews)
- Affordable (401 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (231 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (128 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (313 reviews) | 9.2 (363 reviews) | 8.9 (1315 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (313 reviews) | 9.1 (366 reviews) | 8.7 (1347 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (246 reviews) | 8.9 (152 reviews) | 9.0 (836 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (196 reviews) | 8.8 (113 reviews) | 8.9 (386 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (287 reviews) | 8.8 (316 reviews) | 8.7 (788 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (191 reviews) | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 9.0 (320 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (299 reviews) | 9.3 (351 reviews) | 8.1 (1171 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Akamai Cloud Computing

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Google Cloud Storage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Per Month

Key Features:
- All customers get 5 GiB of US regional storage free per month, not charged against your credits. 
- New customers can use $300 in free credits to try Cloud Storage. 

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: IDrive Basic

Price: Free

Description: 10 GB 

Key Features:
- Backup for one computer with 10GB of storage

[Browse all 8 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 8.6/10 | 85 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (79 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (63 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (70 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (81 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (75 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (69 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (68 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 8.4/10 | 1000 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (791 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (926 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (762 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (651 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (686 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (735 reviews) | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (744 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (714 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (619 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (703 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (136 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (133 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (136 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (127 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (126 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (123 reviews) | 

### SaaS Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 8.2/10 | 12 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 7.6/10 | 218 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (177 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (183 reviews) | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (171 reviews) | 
| **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 
| **Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (163 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (184 reviews) | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (174 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (163 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (172 reviews) | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (150 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (27 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (28 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (28 reviews) | 

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 8.7/10 | 143 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | 9.2 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Cloud** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bare Metal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | 8.2 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | 9.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Computing** | 8.3 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Networks** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | 9.2 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking** | 8.8 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | 8.9 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | 8.6 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | 9.5/10 | 26 |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **High Availability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Low Latency** | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fast Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Simplified Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring Tool** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cost-Saving** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Continuity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Object Storage Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | 8.8/10 | 67 |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 9.0/10 | 85 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Versioning** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (57 reviews) | 9.2 (68 reviews) | 
| **Speed of access** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (56 reviews) | 8.4 (80 reviews) | 

#### Reliability

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Redundancy** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 8.9 (67 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 9.4 (59 reviews) | 9.3 (75 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (73 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 9.1 (67 reviews) | 
| **Access control** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (56 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Infrastructure compatibility** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 9.0 (68 reviews) | 

### WordPress Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Plugins and Theme support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Site management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Free Website Transfers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware identification and removal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WAF and DDoS Protectiob** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Free Resources

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Web Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intuitive Control Panel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Opering System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Free SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Application Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Workspace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Uptime** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **IT Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sage Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Game Servers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quickbooks Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Load Balancing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 8.6/10 | 19 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usability - Load Balancing

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Interface Design** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Setup Simplicity** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Integration** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Container Support** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Optimization - Load Balancing

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Global Load Balancing** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Resource Allocation** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Health Monitoring** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security & Compliance - Load Balancing

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Termination** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Firewall Integration** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Mitigation** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 9.2/10 | 19 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 9.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Isolation** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Isolation** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Packaging ** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Container Networking** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Development

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Developer Toolkit** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Architecture** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Datacenter** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtualization** | 9.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Object Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/object-storage-solutions)

**Unique to Akamai Cloud Computing (5):** [Block Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/block-storage), [Load Balancing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-balancing), [Container Orchestration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-orchestration), [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas), [Container Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-management)

**Unique to Google Cloud Storage (6):** [Archive Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/archive-storage-solutions), [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [WordPress Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting), [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions), [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting), [Cloud Application Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-application-hosting)

**Unique to IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 (4):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup), [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.9% | 46.4% | 93.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.0% | 25.6% | 3.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.2% | 28.1% | 2.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Akamai Cloud Computing

- **Computer Software:** 21.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.8%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Program Development:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 31.6%

#### Google Cloud Storage

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Computer Software:** 14.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0%
- **Retail:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 44.4%

#### IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2

- **Photography:** 8.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.1%
- **Music:** 2.9%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.3%
- **Entertainment:** 2.2%
- **Design:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 55.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Akamai Cloud Computing

- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Amazon Lightsail](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-lightsail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1195 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (949 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (602 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Cloud Storage

- [Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (949 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (817 reviews)
- [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1455 reviews)
- [WPMU DEV](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (862 reviews)
- [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [WP Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/wp-engine/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [WordPress.com](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2711 reviews)

### Alternatives to IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews)
- [Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (113 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (737 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (548 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4313 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1386 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Akamai Cloud Computing

- Title: [What is linode used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linode-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Server instances, Load Balancers, and various cloud services."
- Title: [What is Linode used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/linode-what-is-linode-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "On Linode you can rent serves, storage and even gpu's now."
- Title: [Is linode safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linode-safe) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes absolutely!"
- Title: [How to install two different PHP versions such as 7.X and 8.0 ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/45571-how-to-install-two-different-php-versions-such-as-7-x-and-8-0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can containerize your application by using Docker, then you could have different versions of PHP on the server without conflicts since every container is..."
- Title: [What is the best way to upgrade the Ubuntu server version to the latest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/45529-what-is-the-best-way-to-upgrade-the-ubuntu-server-version-to-the-latest) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Google Cloud Storage

- Title: [What is the best way to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "the best way to do is learn more about google cloud storage if you are new in that app"
- Title: [Can i use](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-042623b1-04b2-4175-ae4f-63f2a734d17f) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can use google cloud storage."
- Title: [How it works](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-it-works-9c8b2cb1-5058-460e-8b5e-be56283be85d) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "good"
- Title: [What is the best wealth in life of humanity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-wealth-in-life-of-humanity) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "verry well"
- Title: [What is the best way to load bigger files using google storage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-load-bigger-files-using-google-storage) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "compress it like zip it and sent it to the storage"

### IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2

- Title: [Is IDrive reliable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-idrive-reliable) — 12 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [How do I backup my data online?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-backup-my-data-online) — 8 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You install the idrive client on your computer, and then configure it to back up the folders you want on a..."
- Title: [How do I backup my external hard drive to IDrive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-backup-my-external-hard-drive-to-idrive) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Make sure you have the space allotted for the backup. Choose what and where it will pull the data for backing up. So if your external hard drive is drive E,..."
- Title: [Where can I backup my computer online for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-can-i-backup-my-computer-online-for-free) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The default back up for iDrive is on your Desktop PC or laptop, at least for the automatic back up function. You may chose to back-up to another external..."
- Title: [What is IDrive Online Backup used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-idrive-online-backup-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The answer is more than simple. It's like a safety box in a bank. If a tragedy happens to you, like your computer being stolen. A fire at the residence which..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/akamai-cloud-computing-vs-google-cloud-storage-vs-idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2)