Product A
IDrive
by IDrive Inc.
Multi-device backup with a 10 GB free tier and snapshot history.
Free tier
Visit IDrive →Product B
pCloud
by pCloud AG
Swiss-based cloud storage with unique lifetime plan pricing.
Free tier
Visit pCloud →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | IDrive | pCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Top Pros | Backup unlimited devices on one plan | Lifetime plan saves money long-term |
| Disk image backup supported | EU-based servers (Swiss privacy) | |
| 10 GB free tier | Client-side encryption available | |
| Top Cons | Desktop app UI feels dated | Crypto folder add-on costs extra |
| Slower upload than competitors on large initial backups | Desktop app less polished than Dropbox |
Choose IDrive if you…
- Want: backup unlimited devices on one plan
- Want: disk image backup supported
- Want: 10 gb free tier
Choose pCloud if you…
- Want: lifetime plan saves money long-term
- Want: eu-based servers (swiss privacy)
- Want: client-side encryption available