# Cloudback vs IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 Comparison | | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 2 | 1,949 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $10.00 10 repositories Per Month | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cloudback Pros: - Automation (1 reviews) - Backup Frequency (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Options (1 reviews) ### IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 Pros: - Ease of Use (496 reviews) - Affordable (403 reviews) Cons: - Backup Issues (231 reviews) - Poor Interface Design (128 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1322 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1355 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (844 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (386 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (794 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.0 (320 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 8.1 (1178 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cloudback #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Per 10 repositories monthly plan Price: $10.00 10 repositories Per Month Description: Backups your repositories to the cloud Key Features: - Customer storages: S3, OneDrive, Azure, GCP, Wasabi, Alibaba, etc - Unlimited repository size - 14 days free trial [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudback/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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cloudback** | N/A | N/A | | **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 8.6/10 | 85 | #### Compatibility | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **File Server Backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (79 reviews) | | **Database Server Backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | | **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 8.2 (63 reviews) | | **Repository Models** | Not enough data | 8.4 (58 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Continuous Backup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (71 reviews) | | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.2 (70 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.5 (81 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (75 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (69 reviews) | #### Compliance | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (68 reviews) | | **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (68 reviews) | | **Data Deduplication** | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Backup | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | ### Online Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cloudback** | N/A | N/A | | **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 8.4/10 | 1007 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 8.6 (794 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.3 (929 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (765 reviews) | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (652 reviews) | | **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | 8.4 (688 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Disk Backup** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (737 reviews) | | **Local Backup** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (745 reviews) | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 9.0 (714 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (620 reviews) | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (701 reviews) | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 9.0 (704 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Online Backup | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.4 (136 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (133 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (136 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (127 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.3 (126 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.4 (123 reviews) | ### SaaS Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cloudback** | N/A | N/A | | **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 8.2/10 | 13 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Variety** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **SaaS Application Variety** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - SaaS Backup | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Disaster Recovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cloudback** | N/A | N/A | | **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 7.6/10 | 218 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **On Premises Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (177 reviews) | | **Cloud Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.2 (183 reviews) | | **Prior State Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (171 reviews) | | **Recovery Automation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (167 reviews) | | **Replication** | Not enough data | 8.7 (163 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Local Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (184 reviews) | | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (174 reviews) | | **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (163 reviews) | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (172 reviews) | | **RTO and RPO Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (150 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.9 (27 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.7 (26 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.3 (26 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 5.9 (26 reviews) | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.8 (27 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 5.9 (28 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.1 (28 reviews) | ### Object Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cloudback** | N/A | N/A | | **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | 9.0/10 | 85 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (66 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (68 reviews) | | **Speed of access** | Not enough data | 8.4 (80 reviews) | #### Reliability | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Redundancy** | Not enough data | 8.9 (67 reviews) | | **Availability** | Not enough data | 9.3 (75 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.2 (73 reviews) | | **Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (67 reviews) | | **Access control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (72 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Infrastructure compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (69 reviews) | | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (68 reviews) | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cloudback** | N/A | N/A | | **IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [SaaS Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-backup), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup) **Unique to IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 (3):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup), [Object Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/object-storage-solutions), [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cloudback | IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 93.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 3.9% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 2.5% | ### By Industry #### Cloudback - **Information Technology and Services:** 50.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 50.0% #### IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 - **Photography:** 8.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.2% - **Computer Software:** 7.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.6% - **Accounting:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.1% - **Music:** 2.9% - **Graphic Design:** 2.3% - **Entertainment:** 2.3% - **Design:** 2.1% - **Other:** 55.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cloudback - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (736 reviews) - [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (459 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (434 reviews) - [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews) - [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (354 reviews) - [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4316 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1407 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews) - [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (548 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 (114 reviews) - [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (736 reviews) - [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (434 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 (4316 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1407 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cloudback No discussions available for this product. ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cloudback-vs-idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2)