Alternatives · File Storage
IDrive alternatives
IDrive compared with 5 alternatives: pCloud, Sync.com, Dropbox, MEGA and Icedrive.
IDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDriveThis tool | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dropbox | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MEGA | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Icedrive | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
IDrive starts at $0.25 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Dropbox scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from IDrive
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum). IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Only IDrive lists a Linux app.
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
- Free plan · from €3.33/mo
MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
- MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk
Limits worth knowing in IDrive
- Advertised prices are 30% off the first year only, and the discount is not available when signing up from the mobile apps.
- Cloud Drive sync is a separate service that has to be activated; it is distinct from cloud backup.
- Going over the storage limit costs $0.25 per GB a month on Personal and $0.50 per GB on Team and Business.
- Server backup is a $5 per server a month add-on on Mini, Personal and Team, and is part of Business.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to IDrive?
The alternatives to IDrive in this directory are pCloud, Sync.com, Dropbox, MEGA and Icedrive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IDrive.
Is there a free alternative to IDrive?
Yes. pCloud, Sync.com, Dropbox, MEGA and Icedrive have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.