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Livedrive Backup
Livedrive Backup · London, United Kingdom · founded 2008
What it is
Livedrive Backup is a paid online backup and storage service for files, photos, music and videos. It supports computer and mobile backup, with file as the stated backup scope and file restoration as the listed restore mode. Desktop software automatically backs up files to a customer’s online account. The service supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and the web, and includes ransomware protection. Its mobile apps let users access files stored on a Windows PC or Apple Mac from elsewhere. The Android app supports document viewing and editing, media streaming, photo slideshows and file sharing; it can also stream songs or videos to a phone or via Chromecast. The app listing says data is encrypted in transit. A Livedrive account with a monthly or annual subscription is required for the Android app, while mobile backup, uploads and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite account. The Backup plan is listed at $99.90 a year and includes unlimited storage. Livedrive is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and says its cloud backup and storage serves consumers, businesses and resellers.
For and against
For
- Desktop software automatically backs up files.
- Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web.
- Includes ransomware protection.
- Android app supports document viewing and editing.
- Backup plan includes unlimited storage.
Against
- There is no free plan.
- Android use requires a monthly or annual subscription.
- Some mobile features require Briefcase or Pro Suite.
- Backup is file-focused; file is the listed restore mode.
The verdict
Livedrive combines automatic file backup with remote access and mobile app features. Check the account requirements for mobile backup, uploads and sharing before choosing a plan.
Who it suits
It may suit people who want automatic file backup from computers alongside mobile access to files. Its apps also support document access and media streaming.
Plans and prices
Backup
unlimited storage · Backup plan
Read 9 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
On the record
- Account requirement
- The Android app requires a monthly or annual Livedrive subscription, and mobile backup, uploads, and sharing require Briefcase or Pro Suite.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Automatic backup
- Its desktop software automatically backs up important files to the user's online account.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backup plan distinction
- TechRadar says editing access is available with Briefcase or Pro, and describes Pro as combining backup and Briefcase functionality.techradar.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backup scope
- fileplay.google.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Chromecast
- The Android app can stream songs or videos from the user's account to a phone or via Chromecast.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- The app developer is Livedrive Internet Ltd, with a listed address at 3rd Floor, 18 Mansell Street, London E1 8AA, United Kingdom.play.google.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Computer backup
- Yesplay.google.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- Google Play's data safety section says data is encrypted in transit.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- File access
- The Android app supports viewing and editing documents, streaming music or videos, and sharing files.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Free trial
- The Google Play listing directs users to sign up for a free trial on Livedrive's website.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile backup
- The Android app can automatically back up media and documents from a phone or tablet.play.google.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile features
- The Android app supports photo slideshows, document viewing and editing, media streaming, and file sharing.play.google.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The app listing says mobile backup, file uploads, and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite account.play.google.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- Livedrive offers an Android app and an iOS app; the iOS listing requires iOS 15 or later.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Livedrive describes its service as online backup and storage for files, photos, music, and videos.play.google.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- The mobile app lets users access files stored on their Windows PC or Apple Mac from anywhere.play.google.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Restore modes
- fileplay.google.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Security
- The Android app listing states that data is encrypted in transit.play.google.com · read 8 Oct 2026
