MyPC Backup vs. LiveDrive Challenge

Live Drive offers online backup solutions for almost everyone, including home users and businesses. The services are designed to work on PC and Mac, and the company claims that it has faster and more secure servers than most of the other providers in this category. MyPCBackup also offers online PC backup for your computer and laptop, and even offers to sync multiple computers to one account. MyPCBackup offers exceptionally good security features, all designed to keep your data safe from any unwanted access.
Compare Features
Price$2.95$7.95
Storage Spaceunlimitedunlimited
Free Trialyesno
MoneyBack Guaranteeanytime30 day
PC CompatibleVS
Mac Compatiable
Linux Compatiable
Mobile Device Access
Android App
iPad App
iPhone App
24/7 Support
Phone Support
Live Chat
Email Support
Video Tutorials
Multiple Computers
Automated Backups
Scheduled Backups
File Sharing
Folder Sharing
File Manager
Sync Space
File Versioning
Backup Movies
Backup Music
Referral Program
Encrypted
Drag and Drop
Full Computer Restore
Backup External Drives
Selective Backups
Idle Backups
Geo-Redundant Storage
WINNER

Features

MyPCBackup features:

File sync – File syncing is fairly easy with MyPCBackup, and you can start creating backups in a matter of minutes. Files can be synced across various computing devices such as computers, laptop and servers.
Mobile access – Mobile support allows users to stay up to date with all their files stored on the cloud. Users can access their stored data via iPhone even on the move.
File sharing – Sharing files has never been easier, and users can share files even using their preferred social networking files.

Protection – Security features at MyPCBackup are excellent, and they use advanced encryption methods for securing the transfer of files.

Live Drive features:

File sync – Users can sync all their chosen files with the servers online and also across all their computers.
Mobile access – No extensive support for phones. Services can only be accessed via devices running Android.
File sharing - Live Drive allows users to share files with other users and also send custom links to non-users.
Protection – No security features specified.

Security

The official website of Live Drive does not mention any specifications on the security features employed by them for securing user data. In contract, MyPCBackup clearly mentions that its uses 256-bit SSL encryption that is also used by banks and other financial institutions to safeguard the integrity of financial transactions taking place online.

Storage Space

Basic online backup plans feature cloud storage space up to 2 TB. Live Drive also features an extended Pro Suite plan that offers 5 TB storage space. MyPCBackup offers simpler solutions for your storage needs, and frees you from the burden of deciding how much space is sufficient. The service offers unlimited storage plan to its customer, and at the most affordable prices found online.

Support

Both MyPCBackup and Live Drive feature a trial period of 14-days for their products. You can try the service with all the features unlocked, and if you like what is offered, you can subscribe to these services before the ending of the trial. Moreover, you can request assistance by either using the live chat integrated in the website or use the website form to open a support ticket for your queries.

Winner

Although the space offered for cloud storage by Live Drive is impressive, MyPCBackup still wins with its unlimited storage. There is no limit on the size of the files being uploaded. Security is another aspect that demands serious consideration here. No mention of the employed security features has been done in Live Drive’s website, whereas MyPCBackup assures its users of their data kept safely using its strong encryption techniques.