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.
Jottacloud has the lower entry price — IDrive starts at $0.25/mo, Jottacloud at $0/mo. Free tier: IDrive Yes, Jottacloud Yes. HIPAA: IDrive Yes, Jottacloud —.
As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
IDrive
$0.25/mo entryJottacloud
$0/mo entrySources — 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