Best Backup Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IDrive is ranked #1 of 145 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of SEP sesam and Iperius Backup. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Iperius Backup. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Duplicati at $0.50/mo.
Choosing backup software starts with what you need to preserve and how you would restore it. The ranking compares backup scope, computer and mobile backup, server coverage, restore modes, supported platforms, and ransomware protection; free plans and paid starting prices are included as well. IDrive, SEP sesam, and Iperius Backup lead the entries, followed by Duplicati and Vinchin Backup & Recovery. Check whether the supported devices and platforms match your environment, then compare restore options against the recovery situations you need to handle. The listed protection and plan details add further points for weighing the available choices.
145 backup software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Computer backup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDrive | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $0.25/mo | Yes | View |
| 2 | SEP sesam | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 |  Iperius Backup | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | Duplicati | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.50/mo | Yes | $2/mo | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Vinchin Backup & Recovery | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | MSP360 Backup | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.67/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | Bareos | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €40/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 |  EaseUS Todo Backup | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Proxmox Backup Server | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €46.67/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 |  AOMEI Backupper | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Veeam Backup & Replication | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  UrBackup | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  NAKIVO Backup & Replication | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 14 | Arctera Backup Exec | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 15 | Minarca | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 |  ViceVersa | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $72.95/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  Uranium Backup | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €18/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 19 | GoodSync | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.16/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 | Hasleo Backup Suite | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29.95/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 21 | Unitrends Backup | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 22 | Kopia | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 23 |  SyncBack | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $44.95/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 24 | Plakar | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 25 | Jottacloud | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7.99/mo | Yes | Free | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which backup software is ranked first on Inferse?
IDrive is ranked #1 of 145 with a score of 7.6. SEP sesam is second and Iperius Backup third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Duplicati has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.