Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Acronis vs IDrive Inc.
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Acronis |  IDrive Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 50Higher | 10 |
| Price per TB per year | $56.99 | $12 to $23.98Lower |
| Jurisdiction | CH | US |
| Compliance certifications | ISO/IEC 27000 series, ISO 9001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, IEC 62443 4 1, IT Grundschutz, Cyber Essentials, ENS, Cloud Italia, FIPS 140 2, UAE IAR, HIPAA, PHIPA, HDS, NEN 7510, 2G3M, DPF, STAR Level 2 | SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18, ISO 27001, PCI DSS |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Acronis scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.6.
- Free storage is higher at Acronis: 50 vs 10.
- Price per TB per year is lower at IDrive Inc.: $12 to $23.98 vs $56.99.
- Support channels: only Acronis offers Community.
- Compliance certifications: only Acronis offers ISO/IEC 27000 series, ISO 9001, SOC 2.
- Compliance certifications: only IDrive Inc. offers SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18, ISO 27001.
- Pricing model: only IDrive Inc. offers Free.
Our verdict on each
Acronis
Acronis fits buyers who want a large free storage holding and a real support desk more than they want a discounted first year. At $56.99 per terabyte per year, Acronis sits mid pack on storage costs, so buy for the free allowance and pay only for what you add.
IDrive Inc.
IDrive Inc. suits households and small teams that want encrypted backup without a large bill: fees per terabyte run $12 to $23.98 a year. Shoppers choosing mainly on free space should check MEGA or Degoo first, and buyers needing a non US legal home will find the US terms a limit.
Score breakdown
| Area | Acronis | IDrive Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Acronis prices at $56.99 per terabyte per year and has no free version, so entry always means a paid plan. | 10.0HigherFees of $12 to $23.98 per terabyte per year put IDrive Inc. at position 1 of 31. |
| Offer | 10.0Higher50 of free storage, 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and phone and chat inside phone, email and chat. | 9.5 |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.2 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Acronis | IDrive Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 59 of 280 | 61 of 280 |
| Secure cloud storage and backup | 4 of 70 | 5 of 70 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Acronis | IDrive Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Switzerland | United States |
The bill, worked out
2 TB for a year
Acronis
$113.98
2 × $56.99
IDrive Inc.
$24 to $47.96
2 × $12 to $23.98
IDrive Inc. costs $89.98 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Acronis | IDrive Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Budget | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | Acronis International GmbH | IDrive Inc. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | United States |
| Founded | 2003 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Chat, Email, Phone, Help centre |
Antivirus
| Fact | Acronis | IDrive Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Not confirmed |
| Free version | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Acronis | IDrive Inc. | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 50highest quarter | 10above the median | 5 |
| Price per TB per year | $56.99below the median | $12 to $23.98lowest quarter | $89.25 |
Median across 36 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Acronis
Pros
- Free storage of 50 outstrips MEGA at 20 and Degoo at 20, and Apple Inc. at 5.
- Storage per terabyte of $56.99 sits under the encrypted storage group figure of €82.87.
- Support covers phone, email and chat, and phone and chat lines are rarer in this field than help centres, which stand at 95.4% against 41.1% for phone.
Cons
- Acronis has no free version, so buyers testing backup tools before paying should start with MEGA or Degoo, which publish 20 and 20 of free storage.
- Per terabyte, Acronis ranks 11 of 31 brands in the group, so heavy storage buyers pay nearer the middle of the market for each unit.
- A 5 device cap is tight for a family or small office, where encrypted storage rivals cover as many as 10 devices on a plan.
IDrive Inc.
Pros
- Compliance statements list SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18 and ISO 27001, so a business buyer has named standards to check rather than a claim to take on trust.
- Support runs on chat, email and phone, giving a reader both a live route and a written one when a restore stalls.
- Encryption only the password holder can unlock: the terms answer yes, so the strongest privacy setting in this group is written into the contract rather than into a pitch.
Cons
- The free allowance of 10 is smaller than MEGA at 20 and Degoo at 20.
- Free storage ranks position 8 of 36, so the free tier sits mid table while the paid rate leads the group.
- The terms place IDrive Inc. under US jurisdiction at US, which counts against anyone who wants a non US legal home.
Who each suits
Acronis
Who it suits
- Households and sole traders covering 5 devices across Windows, macOS and Android under a single subscription.
- People who want a person on the other end of a query, not only articles: phone, email and chat all sit in phone, email and chat.
- Organisations that have to evidence their controls, given the length of ISO/IEC 27000 series, ISO 9001 and SOC 2.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone starting with no budget at all: MEGA and Degoo hand over 20 and 20 of free storage, while Acronis runs no free version.
- Larger device estates. The 5 cap is short of what MEGA and other encrypted storage rivals allow, reaching 10 devices in this group.
- People who need only a small holding. Apple Inc. covers 5 of free storage, which may be enough without moving to a backup platform.
IDrive Inc.
Who it suits
- Households backing up a growing photo library who will pay by the terabyte rather than watch a monthly bill.
- Small teams that need audit paperwork on file: the compliance statement lists SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18 and ISO 27001.
- Readers who want a free start of 10 and a cheap step up once files grow past it.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers choosing on the free box alone: MEGA at 20 and Degoo at 20 both start higher than IDrive Inc.
- Readers who want the smallest free box or a bundled ecosystem option: Apple Inc. gives 5.
Current offers
Acronis
Current offer
Free trial
Acronis True Image 30-day free trial: 30 days
Internet connection is required for activation, updates, cloud backup features and cybersecurity protections.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
IDrive Inc.
Current offer
First period offer
Save 30% off your first year (up to 50% off with a 2 year plan): 30% off first year, up to 50% off first year on 2-year plans
New signups only, limited time only; 50% applies to a 2-year plan; discounted price applies to the first year, standard pricing from the second year; discounts not available for signup from IDrive mobile apps
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Switch Today 95% OFF: $4.98 for the first year (95% off $99.50/year)
Switch offer shown on the IDrive homepage; struck price $99.50/year
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Cloud Applications Backup free trial: 7-day free trial
Add-on service, not part of the Personal cloud backup plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Acronis
How much does Acronis cost for storage?+
Acronis prices storage at $56.99 per terabyte per year. That sits below the encrypted storage group figure of €82.87, and the brand ranks 11 of 31 on the same measure. Buyers who stay inside the 50 free holding never reach that rate; buyers filling terabytes pay it for each unit.
Does Acronis have a free plan?+
Acronis runs no free version, so a paid plan is the only route in. The 50 of free storage is listed on its own, and storage past it runs at $56.99 per terabyte per year. Buyers who want a service with no paid tier at all should compare MEGA and Degoo, which publish 20 and 20 of free storage.
IDrive Inc.
How much does IDrive Inc. cost?+
IDrive Inc. prices by capacity, with fees of $12 to $23.98 per terabyte a year. The service is listed under free and budget, so there is a free option and a budget tier rather than one flat subscription. The free tier holds 10, so the practical question for most readers is how quickly a household outgrows that box.
Is there a free plan, and how much space is on it?+
Yes, the free and budget model listed under free and budget comes with 10 of free storage. That sits above Apple Inc. at 5 and below MEGA at 20 and Degoo at 20. A reader who only needs somewhere to park documents and a few photos will not fill it quickly.