Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 vs iDrive comparison

OpenText and IDrive Inc. are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. OpenText is ranked #67, while IDrive Inc. is ranked #27 with an average rating of 9.0. OpenText holds a 0.1% mindshare in CB, compared to IDrive Inc.’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IDrive Inc. users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 and iDrive based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Backup for Micros...

Ranking in Cloud Backup

67th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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iDrive

Ranking in Cloud Backup

27th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of iDrive is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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SergioZuastegui

IT Manager at Grupo UMA Centroamerica

Accessible from anywhere without the requirement to purchase hardware

We are customers of Carbonite Backup and I'm the company IT manager The fact that we don't need to purchase any hardware is a huge benefit. It also means we can have access from anywhere. I think they could implement some new functionalities and I'd like to see some better training provided,…

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Jose Francisco Rosario

President at JOFCO

A reliable platform with good encryption process for data security

Setting up iDrive is straightforward and easy. The local software can be installed after setting up everything in the cloud. The deployment process can take a few hours or more depending on the complexity of the structure you want to create. Integrating iDrive into our ecosystem was not complex. I handled the deployment process by myself and did not need much workforce for deployment. Our IT technicians handle all implementations and changes. The maintenance process for iDrive is smooth, but often faces challenges in terms of sensitivity to internet bandwidth variations. If there's a large variation, it might pause the backup process. But in such cases, the notifications keep us updated as it is very swift and reliable.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We don't need to purchase any hardware for this solution."

"The encryption process is the most useful part of using iDrive for data security. I also use the background backup feature which helps me to clone and conduct computer backup. These features are very reliable, especially when restoring images from damaged servers. But I don't use the real-time backup feature; I always use the scheduled backup."

"iDrive will keep up to 30 versions of a file."

Cons

"Lacks sufficient documentation or training videos."

"I’ve had issues like the scheduler mysteriously erasing my settings. I have to babysit it."

"The disadvantage of using real-time backup in iDrive is that it significantly impacts server performance, causing considerable speed issues. The archiving process needs improvement along with the management of bandwidth and CPU. There should also be more options for creating conditions to manage the workload of the environment, making the system easier to balance."

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"According to our evaluation done five to seven years ago, iDrive is cheap and it covers a lot of our needs."

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iDrive?

The pricing’s really good for the amount of backup space you get. I get five terabytes. I think it’s, like, eighty bucks a year, something like that.

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What needs improvement with iDrive?

I’ve had some issues with iDrive. I don’t have an updated version of Windows, so that might have something to do with it. I’m running a 2018 version of Windows 10, and I haven’t had any issues with...

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What is your primary use case for iDrive?

We have a wide variation of use cases.

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Overview

Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 offers comprehensive backup for the entire Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps. It allows businesses and IT organizations to recover individual files and folders, permissions settings as well as complete site collections, with an unprecedented level of flexibility.

OpenText

iDrive is a reliable and user-friendly cloud storage solution that securely stores and backs up important files and data. With efficient backup and restore capabilities, seamless syncing across devices, and robust security measures, iDrive is expertly designed for personal and business use. Users appreciate its ease of use and the ability to access files from multiple devices, making it a valuable tool for efficient data management.

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