IDrive, the 4-star rated online backup service, has introduced a Family Pack Plan. For $14.95 / month, you can backup a total of 500GB across 5 computers. This doesn’t have to be evenly distributed, so you could have 1 computer with 200GB, and 1 with 20. Or just 1 with 450GB. Or 4 with 125GB. You get the idea.
When you view your backups in the IDrive application, you’ll see the multiple computers listed. You can also restore files from one computer to another.
How does this offer compare to an unlimited provider, such as Mozy? Here’s a comparison table of the IDrive Family Plan versus multiple Mozy accounts (showing monthly charges):
| # PCs | IDrive | Mozy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.95 | $4.95 |
| 2 | $14.95 | $9.90 |
| 3 | $14.95 | $14.85 |
| 4 | $14.95 | $19.80 |
| 5 | $14.95 | $24.75 |
Of course, this is assuming you’re backing up less than 500GB of data. You can also save on Mozy using a Mozy Promotional Code.
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