Compare IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 and Macrium Backup & Restore 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
Star Rating
(1,902)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 8 pricing plansMacrium Backup & Restore
Star Rating
(79)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $65.00 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Macrium Backup & Restore excels in ease of use, with users highlighting its straightforward installation and setup process. Many appreciate how it can run on autopilot for daily backups, making it a reliable choice for those who prefer minimal intervention.
- Users say that IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 stands out for its multi-platform support, allowing access across various operating systems and devices. This flexibility is particularly praised by users who value the ability to manage their backups from different environments.
- Reviewers mention that while Macrium Backup & Restore has a strong reputation for reliability, some users have noted that it may not fully meet specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges for more complex setups.
- According to verified reviews, IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 is recognized for its affordability, especially for personal use, where users find the five terabytes of storage to be a significant value compared to competitors, fulfilling their storage requirements without breaking the bank.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Macrium Backup & Restore has received positive feedback regarding its customer support, with users reporting minimal need for assistance and satisfaction with the service when required, suggesting a solid support structure in place.
- Users appreciate that IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 offers a user-friendly interface, making it intuitive to navigate and manage backups. This ease of use is a recurring theme in user feedback, contributing to its higher overall satisfaction ratings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
IDrive Basic
Free
10 GB
- Backup for one computer with 10GB of storage
Macrium Backup & Restore
SiteBackup Annual Plan & Perpetual
Starting at $65.00
1 Device Per Year
Centralized business backup and recovery solution for medium to large enterprises.
- Centralized management and control
- Scheduled Backup and Restore
- Local/Remote server options
Free Trial
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
Free Trial is available
Macrium Backup & Restore
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,291
9.1
70
Ease of Use
8.7
1,323
9.1
72
Ease of Setup
9.0
812
9.1
60
Ease of Admin
8.9
385
8.8
46
Quality of Support
8.7
776
8.8
51
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
319
9.1
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
1,153
9.3
67
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.3
79
9.3
23
8.9
66
8.9
18
8.2
63
7.7
14
8.4
58
9.0
17
Management
9.5
71
9.5
22
9.2
70
9.2
19
9.5
81
8.7
14
9.2
75
8.5
14
8.6
69
7.8
16
Compliance
9.0
68
8.6
14
9.2
68
Feature Not Available
8.1
64
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Server Backup
8.5
12
Feature Not Available
8.1
12
Feature Not Available
7.7
13
Feature Not Available
7.4
12
Feature Not Available
7.8
12
Feature Not Available
7.4
12
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.6
783
8.5
12
9.3
914
9.5
13
8.9
752
9.1
13
8.7
647
9.4
13
8.4
679
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
8.9
731
9.5
16
8.9
740
9.6
14
9.0
714
9.4
13
Management
8.4
619
Feature Not Available
9.0
698
Feature Not Available
9.0
698
9.2
12
Agentic AI - Online Backup
7.4
136
Feature Not Available
7.4
133
Feature Not Available
7.9
134
Feature Not Available
7.4
127
Feature Not Available
7.3
126
Feature Not Available
7.4
123
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.3
8
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Management
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
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
Compatibility
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - File Recovery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Imaging
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Functionality
9.0
177
8.3
10
9.2
183
7.5
6
8.6
171
7.2
6
8.6
167
Feature Not Available
8.7
163
7.1
8
Management
8.8
184
9.3
9
8.9
174
8.8
8
8.7
163
8.8
8
8.6
172
7.4
7
8.3
150
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
5.9
27
Feature Not Available
5.7
26
Feature Not Available
6.3
26
Feature Not Available
5.9
26
Feature Not Available
5.8
27
Feature Not Available
5.9
28
Feature Not Available
6.1
28
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.7
24
Not enough data
8.2
17
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
22
Agentic AI - PC Backup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.7
66
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
Reliability
8.9
67
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
Security
9.2
73
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hard Drive Cloning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 and Macrium Backup & Restore are categorized as Online Backup, Server Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Unique Categories
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 is categorized as Object Storage Solutions and SaaS Backup
Macrium Backup & Restore is categorized as PC Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, OS Imaging & Deployment, and File Recovery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Macrium Backup & Restore
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
Photography
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
7.7%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Accounting
3.7%
Other
67.5%
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Computer Software
14.3%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Education Management
6.5%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
51.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is IDrive reliable?
12 Comments
WM
YesRead more
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
Is macrium software safe?
2 Comments
RS
Very much so. We have extremely tight security and it was approved for corporate use at my company by net-sec team. Read more
What does Macrium Reflect do?
1 Comment
IL
Macrium Reflect backs up files and folders on an automated scheduleRead more
Macrium Backup & Restore has no more discussions with answers
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