Object Storage · Reviewed 26 Oct 2026

IDrive e2

S3-compatible cloud object storage for developers and businesses.

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IDrive e2 at a glance

Overview

01

Summary

The useful answer before the supporting detail.

IDrive e2 is a cloud object storage service that is compatible with the Amazon S3 API, designed for IT professionals and developers to store and manage large volumes of unstructured data S1. It solves the problem of scalable, cost-effective storage for bulk business data, with no fees for egress or API calls S1 S29. The service offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model starting at $6 per TB per month, making it a practical choice for businesses seeking affordable cloud storage S130.

02

Product identity and positioning

Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.

  • Identity: IDrive e2 is a cloud object storage service from IDrive, compatible with Amazon S3 S1.
  • Core purpose: It provides simple, scalable storage infrastructure for bulk business data S1.
  • Intended users: IT professionals and developers who use S3-compatible tools and platforms S1.
  • Product scope: A standalone object storage service, not a broader platform; it includes storage buckets, API access, and integrations S54 S95.
  • Positioning: Positioned as low-cost, S3-compatible storage with no egress or API call fees S29.
  • Claimed distinction: Offers free egress up to 3x active storage and free API calls, which is a notable advantage S130 S29.
03

Use cases and audiences

Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.

AudiencePractical use case
IT professionalsUse IDrive e2 with S3-compatible tools for cloud object storage S1.
DevelopersIntegrate IDrive e2 into applications via S3 API for scalable storage S95.
BusinessesStore bulk business data with low-cost, scalable infrastructure S1.
Media teamsDeliver rich media by leveraging workflows for unstructured data S1.
IoT developersManage machine-to-machine data and support AI/analytics S1.

Features

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Features and capabilities

Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.

CapabilityWhat it does
S3-compatible APIAllows use of existing S3 tools and applications with IDrive e2 S95.
Object storageStores data as objects with metadata, suitable for unstructured data S1.
Data analyticsMetadata-driven classification enables greater data analytics S1.
Resource optimizationCustomizable metadata and flat address space reduce limitations compared to file/block storage S1.
Media deliverySupports workflows for managing unstructured data, such as rich media delivery S1.
IoT supportManages machine-to-machine data and supports AI/analytics S1.
Reseller APIREST API for managing storage services, including user and quota management S105.
10

Integrations and ecosystem

Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.

Integration or interfaceTypeWhat it enables
Amazon S3 APIAPIAllows use of existing S3-compatible applications and tools S95.
iRODSIntegrationStore and manage complex data sets from iRODS using IDrive e2 as backend S98.
Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)IntegrationExtend HCP with scalable cloud object storage for efficient data management S54.
Reseller APIAPIManage storage services, users, and quotas programmatically S105.
ConnectWise ManageIntegrationIntegrate IDrive BMR backups with ConnectWise PSA for MSP operations S81.

Pricing

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Pricing and plans

Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.

Plan or offerVerified price and billingIncludedLimits
Pay as you go$6 per TB per month, monthly billing S130Storage, free egress up to 3x active storage, free API calls S130Minimum charge of 1 TB S130
Veeam, MSP and reseller$5 per TB per month, monthly billing S130StorageMinimum charge of 1 TB S130
Yearly 1 TB$29.75 first year ($59.50 list), annual billing S130StorageLarger yearly plans of 2, 5, and 10 TB available S130

Competition

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Competitive landscape

Domains competing for the same organic search demand.

Sampled competitors

CompetitorFirst-page appearancesSampled queriesAverage positionQueries observed
dropbox.com224backup drive online, backup cloud
cloud.google.com225.5backup drive online, backup cloud
reddit.com226backup drive online, backup cloud
opendrive.com113backup drive online
opentext.com113backup cloud
pcworld.com114backup drive online
play.google.com114backup cloud
zapier.com115backup drive online
pcmag.com116backup drive online
spanning.com117backup cloud

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims

Page typeEvidenceSource
reviewsSign inhttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsSign uphttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsOnline Backup - Reviewshttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsCorporatehttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsContact Informationhttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsSupporthttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsCareershttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsSafe Senderhttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsReviewshttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsPress Releaseshttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsMedia Kithttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsDatasheethttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsWhitePaperhttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsDownload press kithttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsFor inquiries:https://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewspress@idrive.comhttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsMentioned below are a selected list of coverages. For more news, reviews and related articles, see the [Press release](online-backup-news) page.https://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviews0https://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviewsFebruary 9, 2026https://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews
reviews"RemotePC delivers fast, full-featured remote access at a significantly lower price than most competitors, making it an excellent choice for businesses that need reliable remote support without paying a premium" - PCMag Editors' Choicehttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-reviews

Independent review sources discovered

No links to supported independent review platforms were discovered on the collected pages.

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AI visibility

Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.

AI-assistant referral traffic

  • Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 0.8%
MonthSource
—All AI assistants
—All AI assistants
—All AI assistants

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Site-stated AI capabilities

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

These are first-party product claims, not independent measurements of AI-search visibility.

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Marketing opportunities

Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.

OpportunityRecommended actionEvidence
Competitor gap2 first-page appearances across backup drive online, backup cloud

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Website evidence gaps

  • customers: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • identity: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • technical: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.

Trust and proof

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Customers, proof, and reviews

Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.

Independent reviews

PlatformPageHow it was foundNote
TrustRadiusIDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 Reviews & Ratings 2026Grounded web search, Macs, mobile devices, Servers, Cloud Applications Data ... 365, and Google Workspace, and provides S3 compatible Object Storage with IDrive e2. IDrive offers different plans for cloud backup for devices: - IDrive Personal - IDrive Core- IDrive Team
TrustRadiusIDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 Overview, Reviews, Pricing 2026 / TrustRadiusGrounded web searchI use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 to do a complete daily backup of all my computer data files along with data in my external hard drives and mobile phone for my small business which it does very well and reliably. The ability to automate this task for me so I can focus on running my business without having to worry about whether or not my data is safe and secure, I have no regrets about deciding to sign up and plan to continue to use this service for as long as I have a need for i
CapterraIDrive Pricing 2026 / CapterraGrounded web searchMost users consider IDrive to offer exceptional value for money, highlighting its affordability compared to other cloud storage solutions like Amazon Cloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive. They appreciate the ability to back up multiple devices, including mobiles, NAS, and desktops, under a single account without additional costs. However, some reviewers feel that IDrive can become expensive after the first year of promotional pricing, with significant price increases for additional storage. ... Eas

Customer proof

No named customers, testimonials, or customer case studies were found.

External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.

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Company, security, and trust

Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.

SignalFindingSource
Company and ownershipNot published on the collected pages.—
Contact and supportIf your question is not addressed below, please contact us through our support form and we'll get back to you shortly. How do I view the billing and invoice information related to my main account? The credit card that Isource
Legal and privacySOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA Compliancesource
Security and complianceSOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA Compliancesource
Uptime and status pageNot published on the collected pages.—
Domain registered1996-03-20—
Domain expires2026-12-21—

Not found on the collected pages: company and ownership, uptime and status page. This only means Scout did not find it on the pages it read; it says nothing about the company itself.

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Documentation and product updates

Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.

Resource or updateTypeWhat is availableDate or freshness
Product FAQFAQAnswers common product, workflow, pricing, privacy, ownership, API, and team questions. (source)Not dated
Product FAQFAQAnswers common product, workflow, pricing, privacy, ownership, API, and team questions. (source)Not dated
IDrive® - Guide for developersGuideThis developer (source)Not dated
Integrate Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) with IDrive® e2Product updateProduct update is publicly available. (source)Not dated
iRODS integration with IDrive® e2Product updateProduct update is publicly available. (source)Not dated

Not found in the collected public sources: public roadmap, changelog or release notes, status page, separate help center or knowledge base.

Technical

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Technical and delivery signals

Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.

SignalFindingSource
Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension)Cloud-based object storage service S29.S29
Platforms and appsAccessible via web, with S3-compatible API for integration S21 S95.S21 S95
API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins)Offers S3-compatible API and a REST-based Reseller API S95 S105.S95 S105
Data ownership and exportNot published on the collected pages.—
Performance and reliability claimsNot published on the collected pages.—
Release activityNot published on the collected pages.—
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Measured infrastructure

Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.

SignalFinding
Domain registered1996-03-20 — Amazon Registrar, Inc.
Domain expires2026-12-21
TLS certificateSectigo Limited, valid, expires 2027-02-08
Security headersHSTS, CSP, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options
Headers not servedReferrer-Policy
Server headernginx
Mail handled byaspmx.l.google.com, alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
Nameserversns-618.awsdns-13.net, ns-1261.awsdns-29.org

Not measurable: wayback: rate limited by archive.org, ladder stopped after 1 probe(s). A gap here means the lookup was unavailable, not that the finding is negative.

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Technical site audit

A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.

Scout — Bounded technical crawl

  • Pages crawled: 15 of 15 maximum
  • Technical health: 97/100
  • Critical issues: 0
  • Warnings: 7
  • Notices: 5

Issues

SeverityIssueValueAffected URL
warningTitle length should be reviewed70https://www.idrive.com/
noticeImages are missing alt text3https://www.idrive.com/bare-metal-recovery/
noticeImages are missing alt text1https://www.idrive.com/endpoint-backup/
warningTitle length should be reviewed68https://www.idrive.com/support
warningTitle length should be reviewed70https://www.idrive.com/
noticeImages are missing alt text2https://www.idrive.com/multiple-device-online-backup
noticeImages are missing alt text6https://www.idrive.com/iphone-ipad-android-backup/
noticeImages are missing alt text4https://www.idrive.com/idrive-express
warningDuplicate title in audit sample2https://www.idrive.com/
warningDuplicate title in audit sample2https://www.idrive.com/
warningDuplicate meta description in audit sample2https://www.idrive.com/
warningDuplicate meta description in audit sample2https://www.idrive.com/

Crawled pages

StatusTitleH1sWordsResponseURL
200Cloud Backup and Storage solutions for home and business - IDrive®1175422 mshttps://www.idrive.com/
200Partner with IDrive®143852 mshttps://www.idrive.com/reseller/
200Secure all of your business data with IDrive Cloud Backup®173078 mshttps://www.idrive.com/small-business
200IDrive® BMR - Onsite disaster recovery for businesses1212065 mshttps://www.idrive.com/bare-metal-recovery/
200Endpoint Cloud Backup for MSPs and IT teams - IDrive® 360188217 mshttps://www.idrive.com/endpoint-backup/
200IDrive® support is available 24/7 via live chat, email and phone151248 mshttps://www.idrive.com/support
200FAQs on online backup via IDrive® Windows application1828633 mshttps://www.idrive.com/online-backup-classic-faq
200Video tutorials on IDrive® Cloud1278158 mshttps://www.idrive.com/videos
200Cloud Backup and Storage solutions for home and business - IDrive®117547 mshttps://www.idrive.com/
200One IDrive account backup multiple PC, Mac, iOS & Android150437 mshttps://www.idrive.com/multiple-device-online-backup
200IDrive® mobile backup for iphone, ipad and Android devices151345 mshttps://www.idrive.com/iphone-ipad-android-backup/
200Server cloud backup for your businesses with IDrive®166146 mshttps://www.idrive.com/server-cloud-backup
200Sync files in real time across all your devices using IDrive®1105733 mshttps://www.idrive.com/clouddrive
200True Archiving with IDrive® cloud backup131933 mshttps://www.idrive.com/true-archiving
200Quick backup and restore with IDrive Express™ shipment193532 mshttps://www.idrive.com/idrive-express

This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.

22

Search Console and Analytics

First-party search and behavioral data connection state.

Modeled acquisition channels

ChannelEstimated share
direct52.7%
search35.2%
search organic17.5%
search paid17.6%
social2.2%
social organic1.9%
social paid0.3%
referrals4.3%
paid referrals1.7%
mail2.9%
gen ai0.8%
affiliate0.3%
other0.0%

First-party connections

IntegrationStatusData available after connection
Google Search ConsoleNot connectedClicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices
Google AnalyticsNot connectedOrganic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices

No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.

Limits and method

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Limitations and open questions

Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.

The collected sources do not mention any competitors. Evidence gaps include lack of customer reviews, company ownership details, security certifications, and uptime information. Pricing details for API calls are not fully specified, and the free tier is limited to a 10 GB trial S130.

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Sources, method, and limitations

Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.

This report is based on 15 collected pages from idrive.com, including product pages, pricing pages, and integration guides. The evidence catalog includes 180 entries, with sources ranging from official documentation to pricing tables. External proof search was enabled but did not verify any additional claims. Limitations include the absence of third-party reviews and detailed company information.

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