Livedrive review & overview

UK consumer/SMB service combining unlimited online Backup with a separate Briefcase sync drive.

Livedrive sits in the cloud backup space and is most often picked for unlimited-backup, uk-eu-users. Below is a quick, no-fluff overview to help you decide if it fits.

Key facts

Who it's for

Livedrive makes most sense for unlimited-backup.

• unlimited-backup
• uk-eu-users

Key features

What you actually get with Livedrive, drawn from independent reviews and the vendor's own documentation:

• Unlimited online Backup for one computer (Backup plan)
• Separate Briefcase sync drive (2-5TB) for accessing files anywhere
• Keeps the last 30 versions of backed-up files
• Encryption and file restoration
• Pro Suite combines unlimited backup for up to 5 computers with Briefcase
• UK-based service

Integrations

Livedrive connects with Desktop (Windows/macOS), Mobile apps and Web access.

What makes it stand out

UK service pairing unlimited single-PC backup with a separate Briefcase sync drive.

Who it's best for

UK/EU consumers and small businesses wanting unlimited backup plus a sync drive in one brand.

Strengths & trade-offs

The honest balance for Livedrive, from independent reviews rather than its sales page. We go deeper in the full Livedrive review.

Strengths

• + Unlimited backup space for one computer
• + Combines backup and a separate sync 'Briefcase' drive
• + Elegant, easy setup praised in long-running reviews

Trade-offs

• - Expensive relative to storage, especially Briefcase/Pro Suite tiers
• - Reports of payment and customer-support issues
• - No zero-knowledge encryption

Notable facts

Concrete, checkable details rather than marketing claims:

• Backup plan offers unlimited backup space for one computer
• Briefcase is a separate sync drive (2-5TB), not the same as backup space
• Keeps the last 30 versions of files
• UK-based
• Reviews flag high cost and recurring payment/support complaints