Box vs IDrive
Box and IDrive are both file storage & sharing tools. Box is aimed at enterprise, while IDrive is aimed at small businesses and freelancers. IDrive costs less, from $0.25/mo versus $7/mo for Box. Both have a free plan.
Enterprise content management and collaboration
Cloud backup for multiple PCs, Macs, phones and servers in one account
| Pricing | Freemium · $7 | Freemium · $0 |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small businesses, Freelancers, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web, macos, windows, ios, android | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2005 | US |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Box if
Enterprises and regulated industries.
- Strong security and compliance
- Enterprise integrations
- Unlimited storage on Business
Look elsewhere if: Individuals and small teams.
Choose IDrive if
Households and small businesses that want to back up many computers and phones into one affordable, encrypted account.
- One account covers many devices instead of per-computer pricing
- Large storage tiers at low cost per terabyte
- Versioning and snapshots help recover from ransomware
Look elsewhere if: Users who want unlimited backup for one computer or mainly need file sync and sharing (Backblaze, Sync.com, pCloud).
Box vs IDrive pricing
Box
- Individual$0Official: 1 user, 10 GB storage, 250 MB upload
- Business Starter$7/user/mo$5 billed annually; min 3 users, 100 GB storage
- Business$20/user/mo$15 billed annually; min 3 users, unlimited storage
- Business Plus$33/user/mo$25 billed annually; unlimited external collaborators
- Enterprise$47/user/mo$35 billed annually; 50 GB upload, Box AI units
IDrive
- Basic$010 GB, no credit card required
- Mini$0.25/mo100 GB, one user, billed yearly; 500 GB is $0.83/mo
- Personal$11.99/mo5 TB; $9.99/mo billed yearly, $6.99 first-year promo
- Team$11.99/mo5 users, 5 computers, 5 TB; $6.99/mo first-year promo
- Business$59.99/mo1.25 TB, servers and NAS; yearly from $19.99 for 500 GB
Box · Key features
- Secure storage and sharing
- Workflow automation
- Box Sign
- Box AI
- Governance and retention
- 1,500+ integrations
Cons
- Pricey
- Sync less loved than Dropbox
- Complexity
IDrive · Key features
- Back up unlimited PCs, Macs, phones and tablets to one account
- Up to 30 file versions plus snapshots for point-in-time recovery
- Optional private-key 256-bit AES encryption
- Entire-machine backup for full system restores
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace cloud-to-cloud backup
- IDrive Express physical drive shipping for large backups and restores
Cons
- Desktop app is busy and less intuitive than Backblaze
- First-year promo prices rise noticeably on renewal
- Storage is capped per plan, unlike Backblaze's unlimited personal backup
Box vs IDrive: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Box or IDrive?
IDrive starts at $0.25/mo and Box at $7/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Box and IDrive have a free plan?
Yes, both Box and IDrive have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.
Which is better for small businesses, Box or IDrive?
IDrive lists small businesses as a core audience, while Box is aimed more at enterprise.