DRIVUNO vs IDrive
IDrive covers many devices. DRIVUNO covers the one thing that cannot be added later: an architecture where the provider cannot read anything.
IDrive backs up multiple devices with an optional private-key mode; choosing it disables several server-side features and puts full recovery responsibility on the user without a modern key-management flow. DRIVUNO is zero-knowledge by default with recovery kits, passkeys and MFA built around that constraint, plus Live Clone for continuous mirroring of PC and Mac folders.
| Feature | DRIVUNO | IDrive |
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| Default encryption | Client-side, always on | Provider-managed unless private key is chosen |
| Recovery when zero-knowledge | Recovery kit, passkeys, MFA, trusted channels | Lost key means lost data |
| Continuous folder mirroring (Live Clone) | Yes — live 24/7, encrypted on device, version history | Scheduled and continuous backup, provider-side keys by default |
| Encrypted filenames | Yes | No |
| Workspace features | Drive, photos, mailbox, team drives | Backup-focused |
| Read-only folder sharing | Recipient-keyed, revocable | Link sharing |
Comparison based on publicly available documentation at time of writing. DRIVUNO does not make absolute claims about competitor security; we describe architectural differences.
Frequently asked questions
Is this comparison fair?
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We compare architectural and feature characteristics that are publicly documented by each vendor at the time of writing. We never describe a competitor as 'insecure' — only as 'not zero-knowledge by default' where that is the case.
What does zero-knowledge change in practice?
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Your files are encrypted on your device with keys derived from your passphrase (Argon2id) before upload. DRIVUNO stores ciphertext and wrapped keys only, so there is no admin override, no content scanning, and nothing readable to disclose under legal pressure.
Can I mirror my computer folders continuously?
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Yes. Live Clone watches one folder, several folders or a whole external disk on PC or Mac and clones every change to your vault in real time, encrypted on your device, with version history retained.
Can I migrate my existing files?
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Yes. Upload folders through the web app — everything is encrypted client-side as it lands — or point Live Clone at the local copy of your current cloud folder and let it mirror itself.
How do I start?
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Create a free account with 1 GB, encrypt your first upload in under a minute, and upgrade only when you need the space.
Your sensitive files deserve more than a traditional cloud.
Start free with 1 GB. Zero-knowledge encryption from the first upload — no admin override, no AI scanning, no plaintext on the server.