Alternatives · File Storage
Livedrive alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Livedrive alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."
Livedrive compared with 5 alternatives: IDrive, Jottacloud, pCloud, Zoolz and Sync.com.
Livedrive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at £7.69 per month (Backup), £76.90 billed annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LivedriveThis tool | Free trial · from £7.69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| IDrive | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jottacloud | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoolz | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Livedrive starts at about $8.59 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: IDrive and pCloud.
Zoolz and Sync.com start lower without scoring higher.
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 Livedrive
IDrive
Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder
- IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- IDrive has a free plan, which Livedrive lacks.
- IDrive also lists a Linux app.
Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account
Jottacloud
Norwegian cloud storage and backup for all your devices
- Jottacloud starts at NOK 79 per month for Home 1 TB (NOK 790 billed yearly).
- Jottacloud has a free plan, which Livedrive lacks.
Suits: People who want unlimited backup for one person
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud has a free plan, which Livedrive lacks.
- pCloud also lists a Linux app and a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
Zoolz
Cloud backup for businesses, sold by storage tier
- Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Zoolz lists no iOS and Android apps, which Livedrive has.
- Zoolz also covers file management.
- Zoolz does not cover file sync, which Livedrive does.
Suits: Businesses backing up large archives that are rarely opened
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).
- Sync.com has a free plan, which Livedrive lacks.
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
Limits worth knowing in Livedrive
- Prices are shown in pounds by default; the page offers a currency switch whose US dollar figures could not be read here.
- Backup covers one PC or Mac user account; a second computer or a NAS drive is an extra purchase.
- Briefcase is a separate product with its own storage limit: 2 TB alone, 5 TB in the Pro Suite.
- Pricing notes say the VAT rate of your jurisdiction applies on top of the displayed amounts.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Livedrive?
The alternatives to Livedrive in this directory are IDrive, Jottacloud, pCloud, Zoolz and Sync.com. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Livedrive.
Is there a free alternative to Livedrive?
Yes. IDrive, Jottacloud, pCloud and Sync.com have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Livedrive alternatives work on Linux?
The Livedrive listing does not include a Linux app. IDrive and pCloud list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.