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Data Backup Software

Data backup software saves copies of files or systems so they can be restored after loss or damage. The choice depends on what you need to back up and how you want to restore it.

Compare backup scope, retention period, immutable backups, ransomware recovery, restore types and deployment. Check platform support, paid pricing, and the API, open-source and free-tier marks to see what fits your setup.

  • 25 platforms
  • 5 with a public API on this page
  • 13 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
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    Bareosbareos.com

    Open-source backup with a free plan for Linux, Mac, Windows, web, and self-hosted setups.

    7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €480/yr
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    UrBackupurbackup.org

    Open-source backup software for phones, computers, servers, and web access; free plan, paid from €15.50.

    7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Plakarplakar.io

    Plakar is an open-source backup and restore platform producing encrypted, deduplicated snapshots for filesystems, object stores, cloud systems and Kubernetes.

    7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    resticrestic.net

    File backup software for Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted setups; free and open source.

    7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    IDriveidrive.com

    Computer backup for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, and Windows, with a free plan and paid service from $0.25 monthly.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $0.25/mo
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    rclonerclone.org

    Free tool to back up, move, and sync files among cloud storage providers.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Kopiakopia.io

    Free tool for saving files from computers and servers, with ransomware protection and web access.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Duplicatiduplicati.com
    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $0.50/mo
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    Box Backupboxbackup.org

    Free, open-source file backup for computers and servers on Linux, Mac, Windows, or self-hosted systems.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  10. 10
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    Bacula Communitybacula.org

    Free backup software for computers and servers, available for Linux, Mac, Windows, and self-hosted use.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    BorgBackupborgbackup.org

    Free backup for computers and servers on Linux, Mac, Windows, or self-hosted systems.

    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Acronis True Imageacronis.com

    Paid backup for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and web, from $49.99 per year with a 30-day trial.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $49.99/yr
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    Backblaze Computer Backupbackblaze.com

    Paid computer backup for Mac and Windows, with mobile and web access, from $7.88 monthly on annual billing.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $7.88/mo
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    BackupSheepbackupsheep.com

    Free, open-source backup control panel for websites, databases, servers, volumes, and cloud infrastructure.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Spanning Backupspanning.com

    Spanning provides cloud-to-cloud backup and recovery for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Salesforce.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
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    Veeam Backup & Replicationveeam.com

    Veeam Backup & Replication is the backup and recovery engine of Veeam Data Platform for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads.

    5.8 APIOpenFree —
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    PB
    5.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €560/yr
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    Rubrik Security Cloudrubrik.com

    Data protection software with web, computer, server, and API access; pricing on request.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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    AvePoint Cloud Backupavepoint.com

    Automated cloud data protection with unlimited storage and options to restore or export backups.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
  20. 20
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    AWS Backup for Amazon EKSaws.amazon.com

    AWS service that can restore a full EKS cluster, selected namespaces, or attached storage.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    Keepitkeepit.com

    Paid SaaS backup and recovery through web or API, with isolated, immutable cloud copies and no listed transfer fees.

    4.8 APIOpenFree —
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    4.5 APIOpenFree —
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    DD
    4.5 APIOpenFree —
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    CC
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
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    CD
    3.9 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose software that supports the platforms you use. The board lists platform support such as web, Linux, Windows, macOS, API and self-hosted.

For example, Acronis Cyber Protect lists Linux, macOS, web and Windows, as well as Android and iOS. Check the product's platform details against your own setup.

What do I need to back up?

Compare backup scope with the files, systems or services you need to protect. The board includes backup scope as a comparison field, so check the product details before choosing.

How will I restore my data?

Look at the restore types listed for the software and choose an option that fits how you would need to recover data.

Retention period, immutable backups and ransomware recovery are also comparison fields. Review them alongside restore options rather than assuming a backup product handles recovery in the same way as another.

Can I try it or use it for free?

Check whether a product has a free plan or a free trial, and compare that with its paid starting price. A free plan and a trial are different offers.

For example, BackupSheep lists a free plan, while Acronis Cyber Protect lists a 30-day trial and says pricing is available on request.

Do I need open-source code, an API or self-hosting?

Use the open-source, API and self-hosted marks to narrow options based on how you want to manage the software. Open-source code means the code is available to inspect or change; check the product's licence if that matters to you.

The board also lists deployment as a comparison field. Confirm deployment details for the products you are considering.

Questions

What should I compare when choosing data backup software?

Compare backup scope, retention, immutable backups, ransomware recovery, restore types and deployment. Also check platform support and pricing.

What does immutable backup mean?

It is a comparison field on this board. Check the product details to see whether immutable backups are offered and how they fit your needs.

How can I tell if backup software works with my computer?

Check the listed platform support, such as Windows, macOS, Linux or web, against the devices and systems you use.

Is there free data backup software?

The board marks free plans separately from trials. Check a product's pricing details to see whether it has a free plan or a trial.

What is the difference between an API and open-source backup software?

An API is a way for software to connect with other software. Open-source means code is available to inspect or change; check the licence for its terms.

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