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# Compare IDrive vs Amazon S3

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> Detailed comparison between IDrive and Amazon S3. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | IDrive | Amazon S3 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1200 | 1112 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

### Amazon S3

Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is an object storage solution that helps store data, manage access controls, track inventory, monitor storage, accelerate bulk data transfers, and more.

## Key features

### IDrive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Automatic Backup
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Document Management
- Email Alerts
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Policy Management
- Search/Filter
- Secure Login
- VM Backup

### Amazon S3

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Monitoring

## Links

- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/171884/idrive)
- [View Amazon S3 Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174285/amazon-s3)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/171884/174285/idrive/vs/amazon-s3)

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