IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2 Reviews & Product Details

I find IDrive very cost-effective and reliable. It’s convenient to sync between my desktop, laptop, and Android phone, and I get the same amount of sync space as backup space for what I pay. It’s easy to set up a folder for my essential documents, and setting up my laptop took just a few minutes. Now I have a complete mirror of what’s on my desktop and laptop. The system tray app works very well and made the initial setup extremely easy. The speeds are also very satisfactory for syncing and uploading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I view my backup on the website, it seems to lag a bit in displaying. I can’t say for sure, but it might be my internet ISP connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

iDrive is a straightforward backup solution that’s easy to set up, simple to maintain, and it meets my needs. I have about 3 TB of important data that I want safely stored elsewhere in case of hardware failure or a natural disaster. I can configure my backups quickly by dragging and dropping the folders and files I want. The GUI clearly shows what’s currently being backed up, what has already been backed up, and what still hasn’t.

iDrive also integrates seamlessly with my Mac OS, runs smoothly in the background, and gives me confidence that my data is protected. The cost for a year’s worth of storage feels very reasonable, and it seems much more secure than relying on multiple external drives, services with expensive retrieval fees, or options that require complex integrations.

The initial setup was easy, and I had my dataset securely backed up within 24 hours. Incremental backups are extremely fast and run quietly in the background.

The integrations with Google Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 look promising, and I may explore these in the future as my needs change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don’t have any major issues with iDrive Online, but it would be helpful if the agent could remind me when I haven’t plugged in my drive for a while so I remember to run a backup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

iDrive offers a comprehensive backup solution that includes local HDD backups, cloud-based full-drive backups, and centralized cloud storage. Users can manage their data securely with trusted encryption and access it from multiple devices. The service also supports mobile data backup, ensuring that contacts, calendars, photos, and videos are safely stored and easily retrievable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Whole-account encryption (when configured at account creation) was my primary deciding factor in choosing iDrive over its competitors. My second deciding factor was iDrive’s ability to do full-disk backups and/or file-and-folder backups.

The value is especially good, too. I received 75% off my first year after searching the web for a discount code, and I’m also being offered a refund on that first year simply for providing this review. Is this a paid review or not, since I’m getting reimbursed for my year’s usage? IDK—you decide. Take my review with a grain of salt if you must.

For the price, the storage space is competitive, and if you look at the additional storage included for cloud backups (if you buy 5TB, you get an additional 5TB of cloud drive storage), it feels market-leading. It’s encrypted as well, and it doesn’t count against your core allocation of drive space for file/folder and full-disk backups. I’m still getting my head around how to use the two buckets of storage most effectively, but I’m thrilled to have all the space—even if I were paying the full $99 annually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the fact that once my account is setup and connected to my accounts - iphone, MS365 and dropbox - all backups are automatic and I dont have to worry about them at all and having just checked the backup history - for the last month - the performance has been faultless and worry free - also the support and onborading has been fantastic too - when we first started out I had lots of questions which were all answered in a language I could understand - I am an end user with around 3Tb of crucial data and am not a tech so the UI has to be easy to understand - this data covers my businesses and my own personal digital life too - I use it from a mac without any issues at all the integration is seemless. Even thoiugh it was not a deciding factor in my purchasing decision - the pricing is VERY attractive and fair - I have not used any of the AI/Intelligence powered capabailities features so far - but might look at them later on if they can help my digital backup process. All our backups with iDrive are automated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly - right now - I cannot think of anything that I dislike - usually, when working with new processes/apps, if I were to find something that I truly disliked - I would stop using it and move on to something else - something I have not even thought of doing so far with iDrive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simple UI and secure connectivity, with overall better security. For me, data storage isn’t just about storing files; it’s about how well the server keeps everything private and secure, and how easily you can access it. In that sense, idrive already qualifies. With its PC and Android app, anyone can access it from anywhere. That said, it still needs work on uploading and downloading speeds. I think they could speed up the process with more optimization on their servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It just needs a bit more improvement in upload and download speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IDrive Online offers far better value for money than other well known sites. To get the storage I have now with those provides would cost far more. The app also isnt laggy to access so I can easily log in and show off my travels Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't found anything that I do not like about the product. It is easy to access on various formats (phone, laptop etc) and the biggest win is the price for my storage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use the IDrive Mini 100GB plan for personal file storage, and the value at this price tier is what brought me in. The desktop app and web interface are both clean and uncluttered, so I set up my first scheduled backup in under ten minutes without reading documentation. The feature that matters most to me is the private encryption key. Setting my own key means IDrive itself cannot read my files, which is a real privacy commitment rather than a marketing claim, and it is the reason I trust it with personal documents. Performance has been solid: incremental backups run in the background without slowing my machine down, and restoring a single file takes only a few clicks rather than a full recovery process. For what I pay, getting both the storage and zero-knowledge encryption is strong value, and I am planning to move up to a larger storage tier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The private encryption key is a genuine strength, but it comes with no safety net, and I do not think the setup flow signposts this clearly enough. If you lose that key, your data is permanently unrecoverable, and a first-time user could select that option without fully understanding the consequence. A stronger warning or a mandatory confirmation step would help. My first full backup also took considerably longer than I anticipated, which was manageable but worth knowing in advance. On onboarding, the initial setup was straightforward, but I worked most of it out by exploring the interface rather than being guided, so a short walkthrough on first launch would improve the experience. I have not needed any third-party integrations on a personal plan, so I cannot speak to how well that side works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how they give a very generous amount of storage for a low price, you cannot find 500GB for 10 bucks these days except for IDrive anywhere on the internet. I also like how it automatically backs up my precious folder with my memories because I have a very old Mac that can suddenly stop working and I don't want to lose my memories in the folder. Using this service makes me less worried for my computer to stop working one day. The application runs good on macOS 12 that it doesn't crash and it is smooth even on an old mac. I do plan to put my music and google drive photos in the service as well now that I trust the service more. Its UI is very friendly that it is easy to navigate its features, especially at night with its dark mode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I don't like about IDrive is that it doesn't have a pinned option for priority folders in the cloud backup section, making me need to access my folder on a 4 second delay instead of a neat pinned folder option. Its mobile app is somewhat bare-bones, it could use Apple's Liquid Glass to feel more premium. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’ve been very satisfied with IDrive so far. The software is well organized, intuitive, and easy to use, which makes managing backups straightforward.

Upload and download speeds have also been very good in my experience, and I haven’t experienced any server availability issues so far. Everything has been reliable whenever I needed to access my backups.

Overall, IDrive has made a very positive impression on me and has been a reliable and user-friendly backup solution so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One improvement I would find very useful is the option to see thumbnail previews for image files directly inside folders. This would make it much faster and easier to identify and select the correct files without having to open them individually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IDrive has been a solid offsite backup solution for my Linux home server. Setup was straightforward using the Docker container, and once I got through the initial full backup of about 500GB, the nightly incremental backups have been running reliably with zero failures. The web dashboard is clean and provides clear visibility into backup status, logs, and storage usage. The support documentation is adequate for self-hosted setups, and overall I’m happy with the service so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far, I haven’t encountered any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.