# BuddyDrive vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu…

> BuddyDrive vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyDrive.

**rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyDrive.** Choose BuddyDrive if you care most about download trend and rating. Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | BuddyDrive | rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 7K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 435 | 6K ✅ |
| Download trend | +22.2% ✅ | -27.7% |
| Rating | 4.3/5 ✅ | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 47 | 152 ✅ |
| Health score | 50/100 | 67/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 1 year ago | 4 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.11 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Apr 2013 | Aug 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, BuddyDrive or rtMedia for WordPress, Budd…?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyDrive. Choose BuddyDrive if you care most about download trend and rating. Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is BuddyDrive more popular than rtMedia for WordPress, Budd…?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for BuddyDrive.

### Can I use BuddyDrive and rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… together?
Both plugins cover buddypress, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are BuddyDrive and rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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