BorgBackup
Open source deduplicating backup — free self-hosted
4.2(223 reviews)free
free tieropen sourceself hostable
BorgBackup is a free, open source, deduplicating backup program for Linux/macOS. Compression, encryption, and deduplication. Pairs with BorgBase for managed repository hosting. Best-in-class for self-hosters.
Pros
- Deduplication reduces storage dramatically
- Strong encryption built-in
- Free and open source
Cons
- Command-line only — no GUI
- Requires server knowledge to set up
Best For
System administrators wanting the most efficient open source backup tool for Linux servers
Pricing
Free Forever
Free
- Core features included
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