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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (93.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$99.50 Per Year
Carbonite Safe
Star Rating
(196)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Carbonite SafeIDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
Star Rating
(1,789)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.50 Per Year
Browse all 9 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IDrive Online Backup excels in real-time sync with a score of 8.5, while Carbonite Safe Backup shines in ease of use with a slightly higher score of 8.9, making it more user-friendly for those who prioritize simplicity.
- Reviewers mention that IDrive's storage capacity is rated at 9.3, indicating robust options for users needing extensive backup space, whereas Carbonite's capacity is rated lower at 8.8, which may be a consideration for larger data needs.
- G2 users highlight IDrive's strong performance in disaster recovery with a score of 8.9, compared to Carbonite's 8.0, suggesting that IDrive may offer more reliable recovery options in critical situations.
- Users on G2 note that IDrive provides superior encrypted storage with a score of 9.0, while Carbonite's score of 8.6 indicates a slightly less robust approach to data security, which could be a concern for security-conscious users.
- Reviewers say that IDrive's continuous backup feature is highly rated at 9.4, ensuring that users have the most up-to-date data backed up, while Carbonite's offerings in this area are not as strong, potentially leading to data loss in the event of a failure.
- Users report that IDrive's file sharing capabilities are rated at 8.4, which is lower than Carbonite's impressive score of 9.4, indicating that Carbonite may be the better choice for users who need to share files easily and efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Carbonite Safe
No pricing availableIDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
IDrive Personal
$99.50
Per Year
One user, Backup unlimited computers
- Backup multiple computers and devices into a single account
Free Trial
Carbonite Safe
Free Trial is available
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
164
8.9
1,234
Ease of Use
8.9
163
8.7
1,265
Ease of Setup
9.0
84
9.0
755
Ease of Admin
8.3
82
8.9
379
Quality of Support
8.1
124
8.7
738
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
76
9.0
313
Product Direction (% positive)
6.4
163
8.1
1,105
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
8.4
59
Management
Not enough data
9.5
70
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
9.5
81
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.6
70
Compliance
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
8.1
65
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Functionality
9.2
25
8.6
761
8.8
23
9.3
882
8.9
22
8.9
734
8.4
16
8.7
640
Not enough data
8.4
663
Compatibility
8.6
18
8.9
726
8.8
20
8.9
729
8.6
22
9.0
713
Management
9.4
16
8.4
617
8.9
20
9.0
698
8.6
19
9.0
689
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
7.3
133
Not enough data
7.4
132
Not enough data
7.9
130
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
7.3
124
Not enough data
7.4
122
Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Management
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Agentic AI - SaaS Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
174
Not enough data
9.2
181
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.7
163
Management
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.6
171
Not enough data
8.3
150
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
5.8
26
Not enough data
5.7
26
Not enough data
6.3
26
Not enough data
5.9
26
Not enough data
5.8
27
Not enough data
5.7
27
Not enough data
6.0
27
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Solution Provision
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.4
80
Reliability
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
9.3
75
Security
Not enough data
9.2
72
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
8.8
72
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.0
68
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Carbonite Safe and IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 are categorized as Online Backup
Unique Categories
Carbonite Safe is categorized as Data Replication
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 is categorized as Server Backup, Object Storage Solutions, SaaS Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Carbonite Safe
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.1%
Computer Software
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Utilities
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Other
55.7%
Photography
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.1%
Computer Software
7.8%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Accounting
3.6%
Other
67.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is carbonite a good backup?
3 Comments
GQ
No, but better than nothing.Read more
Carbonite Safe has no more discussions with answers
How do I backup my data online?
8 Comments
MS
You install the idrive client on your computer, and then configure it to back up the folders you want on a...Read more
How do I backup my external hard drive to IDrive?
6 Comments
JN
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,...Read more
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