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LiveDrive Personal Backup review

LiveDrive Personal Backup

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very fast single file restore performance
  • Very good ease of use for the restore process
  • Very good handling of file versions
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very slow folder restore performance
  • Android and iOS apps can't be used to back up any phone data on the tested plan

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Ease of use score
79%
Versatility score
40%
Performance score
59%

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Specifications

Storage capacity
Unlimited
Storage type
Active
Data location
United Kingdom
Number of computers covered
1
Default encryption
None
Initial backup selection
Automatic
Default backup inclusions
Desktop, Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos

Cost

Price (annual)
$136.10

Features

User can select file types to back up
Option to back up system image
Seeding option
Automatic email backup (Outlook)
Backup scheduling options
Scan folders every hour, or daily at a specific time
Can back up to a local drive
Can back up a USB hard drive
Can back up a NAS device
Incremental backup
Supports archiving
Restore files and folders to original location
Individual file restore
Files kept online after deletion from local system
Yes, 30 days
Keeps multiple file versions
1
Can access files through web browser
Bandwidth control
Yes, by KBps
System resource control
Platforms
Windows, Mac
File search
Yes, via Web
File sharing
Sync folder available
Email backup summary

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