Comparison

Backblaze vs IDrive: which should you pick?

The two most-recommended names in backup, and they’re aimed at different people. Here’s the honest split.

ServiceScoreBest forPrice
Backblaze9.2 ★★★★★Best for set-and-forgetFrom $9/mo per computer, unlimited
IDrive9.0 ★★★★☆Best all-rounder~£3–£8/mo, multi-device
The verdict

One computer and you want zero hassle? Backblaze. Several devices, a NAS, or you love options and versioning? IDrive. You genuinely can’t go far wrong with either.

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