Home Online Backup - Features
Feature break-down of home online backup solutions IDrive and MozyHome. Two great choices to keep your important documents safe: financial records from Quicken, irreplacable digital photographs of the kids - you name it - protect it now!
IDrive Basic and Pro:
IDrive for Windows |
IDrive Basic |
IDrive Pro Personal |
IDrive Pro Family Pack |
| -- Storage Space | 5 GB |
150 GB |
500 GB |
| -- Multiple Accounts and central administration | - |
- |
Backup up to 5 computers in parallel to a single account |
| -- Web Based Administration | Limited |
Limited |
Limited |
Features |
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| -- True archiving | X |
X |
X |
| -- Continuous Backup | X |
X |
X |
| -- IDrive automatically recognizes the modified parts of files / folders and backs them up in real-time. | X |
X |
X |
| -- Mapped drive support | X |
X |
X |
| -- Open/Locked file backup support | X |
X |
X |
| -- Versioning | X |
X |
X |
| -- Block level incremental backups | X |
X |
X |
| -- Bandwidth throttle | X |
X |
X |
| -- No limit on the upload / download size | X |
X |
X |
| -- Notification on the status of scheduled backups | X |
X |
X |
| Ease-of-Use |
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| -- Windows Explorer like interface for easy restore | X |
X |
X |
| -- Backup from Windows Explorer | X |
X |
X |
| -- Quick Search | X |
X |
X |
| -- Access of Backup/Restore log information from web | X |
X |
X |
Application Support |
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| -- Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Home Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Home/Professional, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 (Service pack 4) | X |
X |
X |
| -- Proxy Support | X |
X |
X |
Security |
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| -- Encryption on transfer | X |
X |
X |
| -- Encryption on storage | X |
X |
X |
| -- Support | Basic |
Good |
Good |
| -- Performance | Good |
Better |
Better |
| * This comparison chart is not applicable for IDrive for Mac. |
MozyHome:
| MozyHome Features | |
X |
|
| -- Automatic or scheduled backups | X |
| -- Local backup via Mozy 2xProtect™ | X |
| -- Submit tickets and chat live with technical support | X |
| -- File encryption during backup and storage | X |
| -- Bandwidth throttling | X |
| -- In-client, in-Windows, web-based, & DVD restores | X |
| -- Desktop/laptop support for Windows and Mac | X |
| -- Encryption | All user data is encrypted locally with military-grade encryption prior to transfer via a 128-bit SSL connection. Users can choose a managed encryption key or choose a personal key for added security. |
| -- Data Centers | Data is stored in state-of-the-art data centers that employ the highest security standards and are SAS70 or ISO certified. |
| -- Near Continuous Data Protection | Mozy automatically detects and backs up new and changed files. |
| -- Version & Open File Support |
Mozy backs up all open and locked files, including Outlook PST files. |
| -- Features | Superior backup for one low price Excellent customer support via live online chat The ability to pause and resume uploads easily Mozy only backs up new/changed file portions Multiple restore options |
| -- Automatic or Scheduled Backups | Automatic backups take place while your computer is not in use. Scheduled backups can be performed daily or weekly at a specified time of day. |
| -- Block Level Incremental Backups | After the initial backup, Mozy only backs up new or changed portions of files. This saves bandwidth and ensures future backups are lightning fast. |
| -- Bandwidth Throttling | You decide how much of your bandwidth you want to dedicate to your backups so other higher priority services can run unimpeded. |
| -- Multiple Restore Options | Users can restore data via the Mozy software client, through the web, or by ordering a DVD restore. Windows users can also restore data via right-click or through the Mozy Virtual Drive. |
| -- Mozy Support Portal Access | Live Chat* with a support technician Video tutorials Mozy Community Knowledge Base self-help articles My Cases* support requests |
| * MozyHome Free does not include personal support via Live Chat or My Cases. Phone support is only available to MozyPro customers at this time. | |
Backup System Feature Charts
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