5 Best Cloud Backups for Ireland in 2021

Livedrive is a UK-based service that makes Cloud storage easy – it only takes a few clicks to upload files, and once that’s done, Livedrive users can access their pictures, music, or videos at any time. Livedrive offers unlimited backup storage for up to 5 concurrent user accounts, too!

It’s possible to schedule folder scans at regular intervals with Livedrive, and file versioning allows users to revert back up to 30 previous versions, as well as recover any deleted files within 30-days.

When it comes to security, Livedrive runs a tight ship. Its data centers in the UK are monitored around the clock, and are ISO 27001 certified as well as GDPR compliant. Any files uploaded to the Livedrive servers are kept secure in transit thanks to TLS 1.2 encryption, and AES 256-bit encryption ensures their safety at rest. Unfortunately, Livedrive does not offer end-to-end encryption at this time, but if you’re only looking to secure non-sensitive data in case of an emergency, Livedrive is a great option.

We’d also recommend checking out Livedrive’s two-factor authentication – a simple tool that can go a long way to preventing unauthorized access to your data. All of Livedrive’s features are incredibly easy to use, and the services’ interface is fresh and uncluttered – and definitely worth checking out with a 14-day free trial. Alternatively, you can bag yourself a 5,000 GB Livedrive Pro Suite subscription for £15 p/m.

pCloud makes its home in Switzerland, keeping it safe from pesky data retention laws and far out of reach of invasive governments. This top-notch service comes with apps for web browsers, as well as Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices, meaning you’ll be able to backup and access data wherever you are! In fact, pCloud actually allows you to stream music from the Cloud on your device!

Users are also able to backup data directly from social media sites and other cloud services, and it only takes a few clicks to secure your camera roll. Automated and scheduled backups are incredibly handy, too.

pCloud doesn’t take chances with security. Users in Ireland will enjoy end-to-end client-side encryption, and can opt in for two-factor authentication as an additional layer of account security. TLS/SSL channel encryption keeps data secure in transit, and AES-256 takes good care of your files at rest.

Mistakes and mishaps can be undone easily with file versioning of up to 30 days on a paid plan (and 15 if you have a free account). pCloud also makes it easy to share files securely with friends, family, and coworkers. If you’d rather nobody saw your files at all, pCloud’s “crypto” feature uses end-to-end encryption to handle sensitive data.

For £42.99 per year, pCloud users can enjoy 500GB of storage with a personal plan, or bump up to 2TB of storage for £86.99 per year. All of pCloud’s plans come with a 10-day money-back guarantee, though it’s possible to trial the service (and 10GB of storage) without paying a penny with a free account!

As you might’ve guessed, NordLocker was developed by the same folks who created the well-known VPN service, NordVPN. NordLocker is based in Panama, which is good news when it comes to user security, as it means there are no surveillance policies to be wary of. Additionally, NordLocker automatically locks the app whenever it becomes idle – preventing snoopers in the more immediate vicinity.

Users in Ireland will be able to get NordLocker up and running in a few minutes. To encrypt files, it’s as easy as dragging and dropping them directly into the app. They’ll be backed up instantly, and local encryption actually makes it possible to encrypt an entire hard drive! The clean and fresh NordLocker UI means navigating between folders is intuitive, and files stored in these folders can be updated or amended at any time. Any changes will automatically be saved to the encrypted document.

User data is kept secure with client-side end-to-end encryption, and users can determine who they want to share their files with. NordLocker provides each user with an encryption key, which comes in handy if you share a computer, and Lockers can be shared with other NordLocker users via email.

A free NordLocker account comes with 3GB of storage, or you can upgrade to premium and get 500GB for $3.99 p/m. This plan also comes with unlimited encryption and file name encryption, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee.

IDrive impresses right out of the gate with end-to-end encryption, full system disk image backup, and archiving tools. Users can check out IDrive on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices, which makes it handy if you need to access your photos, videos, music, and documents across multiple platforms.

Managing your files with IDrive is nice and easy, and users can schedule backups to ensure files are being kept secure around the clock. Snapshot recovery is another handy feature, and lets users to revert back up to 30 versions if necessary.

IDrive takes an intuitive approach to backing up data. Unique folders are created for all devices that you choose to secure (maps, network and external hard drives included) to prevent data overlap. IDrive’s block-level file copying only replaces the altered portions of a file, too, rather than going to the trouble of reuploading the entire file.

Prospective Irish users may be put off by IDrive’s US base, seeing as the country has a rather discouraging relationship with digital privacy, but IDrive works hard to keep sensitive data secure, with end-to-end encryption and 256-bit encryption protecting data during transfer and storage. Users can also make use of locally stored private encryption keys, though it’s unfortunately not possible to make use of any IDrive sharing features at the same time – and these keys cannot be recovered if lost.

You can put IDrive to the test with a free account – and 5GB of storage – or purchase a premium plan – with a whopping 5TB of storage – for $69.50 per year.

Sync is an impressive service jam-packed with tools, and is fully compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. Once your files have been backed up, they’ll be available to access on any synced device, at any time. And unlimited file versioning means you’ll always be able to recover data that gets accidentally deleted, modified, or infected.

Sync is a great storage solution for anyone with limited disk space. With Sync, you’ll be able to upload files solely to the cloud, and unless you choose to Sync offline, those files won’t be automatically synced to your other devices.

In addition to all-important end-to-end encryption, Sync makes use of solid AES 256-bit encryption, secured with a RSA-2048 private key, and is fully compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA. Two-factor authentication is also supported, and we’d recommend checking it out to maximize your account security. As a final cherry on top, expiry dates, permissions, and passwords can all be applied to files when sharing them.

Sync makes its home in Canada, which isn’t the safe haven for online privacy that we’d like it to bed, but the service does abide by a zero-knowledge policy, and its servers are all covered by PIPEDA legislation. Basically, this means that Sync has to ask permission before it collects, uses, or discloses any information to third parties.

Trial Sync for yourself with a free account and 5GB of storage. If you fancy upgrading, you can bag 3TB of storage, and 24/7 customer support, with a $12 p/m premium subscription.