1. Vembu BDRSuite
Vembu Technologies · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.6/5
Backup and disaster recovery built in Chennai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with IDrive
- Built in India (Chennai)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best IDrive alternatives in India (2026)
IDrive is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from IDrive, Calabasas, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to IDrive are Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan), Veeam (Free plan), MSP360 (Free plan), Duplicati (Free) and Restic (Free). Vembu BDRSuite is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹250/month.
Why businesses look for a IDrive alternative
Indian support and GST
IDrive is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
IDrive alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches IDrive's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | IDrive (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Vembu BDRSuite | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs IDrive |
| 2 |  Veeam | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | vs IDrive |
| 3 |  MSP360 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | vs IDrive |
| 4 |  Duplicati | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | vs IDrive |
| 5 |  Restic | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | vs IDrive |
| 6 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 7 |  Acronis Cyber Protect | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Avast | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  AVG | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Backupify | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Malwarebytes | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Spanning Backup | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  CloudAlly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Cloudflare One | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Burp Suite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Nessus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  OpenVPN | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Wazuh | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  SuperTokens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 IDrive alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
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6. ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.8/5
Active Directory management.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with IDrive
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- User and computer management
- Bulk provisioning
- Multi-domain support
- 200+ AD reports
- File server management
7. Acronis Cyber Protect
Acronis · Schaffhausen · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Backup and security.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with IDrive
- No free plan, unlike IDrive
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with IDrive
- No free plan, unlike IDrive
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
IDrive alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free IDrive alternatives
Indian alternatives to IDrive
How to choose a IDrive alternative
- Start with endpoint protection and MFA — they stop most incidents.
- Check CERT-In compliance requirements for your sector.
- Managed services help when you have no security staff.
IDrive alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to IDrive in 2026?+
The closest matches to IDrive on App Advisor are Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan), Veeam (Free plan), MSP360 (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match IDrive, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to IDrive?+
Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan), Veeam (Free plan), MSP360 (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to IDrive?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, CloudAlly starts lowest at ₹250/mo. Vembu BDRSuite also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to IDrive?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan), ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan), SuperTokens (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
IDrive vs Vembu BDRSuite: which is better?+
Vembu BDRSuite is the closest match to IDrive in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these IDrive alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category IDrive also covers, and IDrive's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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