Best Cloud Storage · head-to-head
iCloud+ vs IDrive
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for cloud storage. IDrive has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
IDrive has the lower entry price — iCloud+ starts at $0.99/mo, IDrive at $0/mo. Free tier: iCloud+ No, IDrive Yes. HIPAA: iCloud+ —, IDrive No.
As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
iCloud+
$0.99/mo entryIDrive
$0/mo entrySources — iCloud+: support.apple.com (verified 2026-06-13) · IDrive: idrive.com (verified 2026-06-13)
Key features
iCloud+: End-to-end encryption for 25 data categories via Advanced Data Protection (optional); Standard encryption at rest and in transit for all plans; iCloud Private Relay (masks Safari browsing IP); Hide My Email (generates masked email addresses); Custom email domain for iCloud Mail; HomeKit Secure Video (encrypted camera recordings stored in iCloud); iCloud Drive for cross-device file access via Files app, Finder, File Explorer, and iCloud.com; Automatic iPhone/iPad/Mac backup when on Wi-Fi and power
IDrive: Multi-device backup: PCs, Macs, Linux, iOS, Android, NAS, servers in one account; IDrive Express: physical drive shipped for initial seed or large restores; Continuous backup with real-time change tracking; Snapshots and ransomware protection with immutable storage; Cloud-to-cloud backup for SaaS apps (Office 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce); IDrive e2 S3-compatible object storage; RemotePC remote desktop access included; True archiving (deleted files retained until manually removed); HIPAA BAA available only on IDrive Business, Team and Enterprise plans (with private key encryption) — not on the consumer Personal plans listed here