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# Compare Shield vs IDrive

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> Detailed comparison between Shield and IDrive. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Shield | IDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 9 | 1200 |
| **Starting Price** | US$500.00 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Shield

KingsBridge Is Simple Straightforward (KISS) solution provider for your BCP needs.  We know all of our customers by name\!  If you want to be known by your name and not your customer number, call us.

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

## Key features

### Shield

- Alerts/Notifications
- Disaster Recovery
- Plan Development
- Secure Data Storage
- Task Management Software

### IDrive

- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automatic Backup
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Email Alerts
- File Sharing Software
- File Transfer
- Incremental Backup
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Secure Login
- VM Backup

## Links

- [View Shield Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/159430/shield)
- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/171884/idrive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/159430/171884/shield/vs/idrive)

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