Best Cloud Backup · head-to-head
IDrive vs Jottacloud
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for cloud backup. Jottacloud has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: IDrive $0.25/mo vs Jottacloud $0/mo — Jottacloud is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: IDrive Yes; Jottacloud Yes.
- HIPAA: IDrive Yes; Jottacloud —.
Side by side
| IDrive | Jottacloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0.25/mo (Mini 100 GB) | $0/mo (Personal (Free)) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | — |
| SOC 2 | Yes | — |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | SMBs and enterprises needing HIPAA-compliant backup with private key encryption | European users and privacy-conscious individuals wanting data stored under Norwegian/EU law |
Sources — IDrive: idrive.com (verified 2026-06-13). Jottacloud: jottacloud.com (verified 2026-06-13).
Key features
IDrive: SOC 2 Type 2 certified by independent third-party auditor; HIPAA BAA available on request for Business/Team/Enterprise plans with private key encryption; GDPR-compliant data handling; 256-bit AES encryption with user-defined private key (not stored on servers); Backup for PCs, Macs, Linux, iOS, Android into a single account; Continuous Data Protection option; Snapshots and up to 30 file versions; NAS device backup (Synology, QNAP); Server backup: SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Oracle, VMware, Hyper-V; Cloud-to-cloud backup add-ons: M365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox, Box
Jottacloud: Data stored exclusively in Norway, protected by Norwegian and European privacy laws (GDPR); Data centers powered by 100% renewable energy (Norwegian hydropower, seawater cooling); Automatic device backup for computers and mobile devices; File version history (last 5 versions retained); AI-powered photo search; Original-quality photo and video storage (no compression); Secure file sharing; 5 GB free tier with no time limit; Home plans support up to 5 users with shared storage pool