Iozeta Vs Mozy
While both Iozeta and Mozy are online backup services that are made for Windows or Mac users and share some similarities, they differ in many areas. Some of the similarities they share include encryption, external hard drive support, automated backup and a choice of plans. However, even these differ when you look at the details.
Iozeta’s encryption is military grade 256-bit AES, and your data is stored in secure data centers. Mozy encrypts files as well, using SSL during transfers and AES or Blowfish for storage – you choose which of the two.
Both Mozy and Iozeta detect changes, and also automatically update or re-backup the files you have backed up that have changed. Mozy deduplicates the files (this is a process in which the same file saved multiple times exactly the same on your hard drive are only written once on the backup drive, but with pointers so it will restore properly in all the original locations), while Iozeta does not. This is probably at least in part because Mozy’s basic Home plan offers 50GB starting at $5.99 monthly, while Iozeta’s base plan is as low as $3.88 monthly for unlimited backup. Since Iozeta does not limit your space, there is no need to deduplicate.
Both services save several versions of your files. Iozeta keeps up to 30 different versions. Mozy, on the other hand, keeps up to 30 days of version changes. This allows you to restore whichever version of your file is the one you need most. Iozeta has external drive support, while it is unclear if Mozy can handle external drives according to what they have listed.
Restoring files is handled differently depending on which service you choose. Mozy allows restoration via their proprietary client, internet, or a DVD, as well as their Virtual Drive. Iozeta’s options for restoring include access to individual files on their server as well as complete restore with their software.
When you are backing up with Mozy, your data must be uploaded from your computer to their servers through the internet. They offer the option to set a lower bandwidth for their program so the upload will not interfere with the regular usage of your computer. Iozeta’s LiveDrive option allows you to upload through the internet also, as well as offering the options of using email or FTP to add files to your online backup. Iozeta does not limit your bandwidth, allowing your files to upload as quickly as possible, ensuring a speedy backup.
One thing that sets Iozeta apart from all other online backup services is the ability to access your backed-up files on their server – for restoration, sharing, editing, and even streaming. Other backup services allow you to access files for restoring, and some may allow online viewing of documents, but Iozeta stands alone in allowing users to stream videos and music that is backed up onto their servers. Iozeta also integrates with such online sites as Facebook and Tumblr, allowing you to send files directly to them from your backup.