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Cloud backup speeds measured in controlled benchmarks
Controlled benchmarks, December 2025. 10 GB dataset, Windows Server 2022.
Lower is better - less impact on your work
CPU utilization measured during active backup. iDrive uses 100% of a single core.
| Feature | Relica | Backblaze | CrashPlan | iDrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Speed | 73.7 MB/s | N/A | 9.5 MB/s | 48.3 MB/s |
| CPU Usage | <8% | N/A | 28-40% | 100%* |
| Zero-Knowledge Encryption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Devices | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bring Your Own Cloud | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi-Cloud Replication | Up to 5 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Peer-to-Peer Backup | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Local Backup | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source Engine | Restic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No Vendor Lock-In | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Linux Support | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Starting Price | $5/mo | $9/mo | $10/mo | $10/mo |
*iDrive uses 100% of a single CPU core during backup operations.
Complete backups in a fraction of the time. Smart CPU scheduling means faster backups without slowing down your work.
Unlike Backblaze and CrashPlan, use your own cloud accounts or our managed storage. No vendor lock-in.
One subscription covers all your computers. Unlike Backblaze (1 device) or iDrive (limited), no per-device fees ever.
Back up to 5 cloud providers simultaneously with a single upload. Geographic diversity without extra effort.
Powered by Restic, a battle-tested backup engine. Your backups work even without Relica - no proprietary formats.
Full Linux support with a native GUI - something Backblaze doesn't offer. Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD.