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IDrive vs Tresorit

IDrive and Tresorit are both file storage & sharing tools. IDrive is aimed at small businesses and freelancers, while Tresorit is aimed at enterprise and small businesses. Only IDrive has a free plan.

IDrive

Cloud backup for multiple PCs, Macs, phones and servers in one account

Tresorit

Encrypted file sync for businesses

PricingFreemium · $0Paid
Starting price$0.25/moNot published
Free planYesNo
Free trial—14 days
Built forSmall businesses, Freelancers, EnterpriseEnterprise, Small businesses
Platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, androidweb, macos, windows, ios, android
CountryUSCH · 2011
Rating——

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).

Choose Tresorit if

Organizations with strict confidentiality.

  • Top-tier security
  • Swiss ownership
  • Compliance

Look elsewhere if: Budget users.

IDrive vs Tresorit pricing

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

Tresorit

    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

    Tresorit · Key features

    • End-to-end encrypted sync
    • Encrypted links and email
    • eSign
    • Admin and policies
    • Data residency options
    • Audit logs

    Cons

    • Expensive
    • Slower than mainstream
    • Fewer integrations

    IDrive vs Tresorit: FAQ

    Do IDrive and Tresorit have a free plan?

    IDrive has a free plan. Tresorit has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.

    Not sure yet?