Alternatives to ElephantDrive
A paid cloud backup service that stores copies of files from computers and NAS devices online. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
ElephantDrive
A paid cloud backup service that stores copies of files from computers and NAS devices online.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as ElephantDrive.
IDrive
Cloud backup service that protects multiple computers, phones and servers under one account.
IDrive covers many computers, phones and servers under one account with snapshot history and apps including Linux, though advertised first-year prices rise on renewal.
Backblaze Computer Backup
Unlimited automatic cloud backup for a single Mac or Windows PC at a flat monthly price.
Backblaze Computer Backup gives unlimited storage at a flat monthly price, but each subscription covers only one Mac or Windows computer.
Carbonite
Automatic, encrypted cloud backup service for personal computers with unlimited storage and file restoration.
Carbonite offers unlimited cloud storage on personal plans for Windows and Mac, but each personal plan covers only one computer.
Livedrive
A cloud backup service that automatically backs up computers to online storage on unlimited plans.
Livedrive is a paid hosted service with unlimited storage plans for automatic computer backup, though its supported platforms are not stated.
Jottacloud
A Norwegian cloud storage and backup service with automatic photo and file uploads.
Jottacloud stores data in Norway under European privacy law, has a family plan for up to five users, and offers a 5 GB free plan.
CrashPlan
Endpoint and server cloud backup platform for businesses, with ransomware recovery and legal hold.
CrashPlan backs up Windows, macOS and Linux computers with ransomware recovery and legal hold, but it is focused on businesses rather than households.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Koofr
European cloud storage service that can also connect and search your other cloud accounts.
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton for backing up, syncing and sharing files and photos.
Google One
Google's subscription plan that adds cloud storage and Gemini AI features to a Google Account.
Degoo
A cloud storage service for automatic photo and video backup from phones, with a free plan.
Arq
Encrypted backup software for Mac and Windows that stores backups in your own cloud account or disk.
