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Server Backup Software

Server backup software copies and restores server data; choose by the platforms it supports and the recovery options you need.

Use the comparison fields to check deployment, virtual-server backup, bare-metal restore, application-aware backup, immutable backups and free retention. Pricing fields show free plans and paid starting details, while marks identify a public API or open-source code.

  • 33 platforms
  • 7 with a public API on this page
  • 13 with a free tier
  • Checked 23 Sept 2026
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    Bareosbareos.com

    Bareos is a networked client-server system for backing up, recovering and verifying data, including deployments running on one computer.

    7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €480/yr
  2. 2
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    UrBackupurbackup.org

    Open-source backup for Android, API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows; free plan, paid from €15.50.

    7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
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    Storware Backup & Recoverystorware.eu

    Storware Backup and Recovery centrally backs up and restores virtual machines, containers, storage systems, applications, and endpoints.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  4. 4
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    Synology Photossynology.com

    Free photo management for phones, computers, browsers, extensions and self-hosted systems.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  5. 5
    MB
    MSP360 Backupmsp360.com

    MSP360 Backup is a cross-platform backup and recovery product for individuals, businesses, MSPs, endpoints, servers, virtual machines, Microsoft 365 and Google…

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  6. 6
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    BackupPCbackuppc.github.io

    BackupPC backs up Linux, Windows, and macOS PCs and laptops to a server's disk.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  7. 7
    VB
    Vinchin Backup & Recoveryvinchin.com

    Vinchin Backup & Recovery is an enterprise data-protection platform for virtual machines, physical servers, cloud workloads, databases, files and NAS in…

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  8. 8
    BB
    Box Backupboxbackup.org

    Free open-source software backs up and restores individual files across desktop systems.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  9. 9
    BC
    Bacula Communitybacula.org

    Free backup software protects computers and servers with self-hosted deployment.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  10. 10
    IB
    Iperius Backupiperiusbackup.com

    Windows backup software has a free plan and can run on the web or self-hosted systems.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €3.29/mo
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    Vembu BDRCloudonlinebackup.vembu.com

    Paid computer backup for API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows, with a 30-day trial.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $1.20/mo
  12. 12
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    Bacula Enterprisebaculasystems.com

    Paid software manages network backups, data recovery, and verification.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $90/yr
  13. 13
    VA
    Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windowsveeam.com

    Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows protects physical and virtual desktops, laptops, tablets, servers and cloud computers with backup and disaster-recovery…

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  14. 14
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    Comet Backupcometbackup.com

    Backup software for Linux, macOS, and Windows includes web management and API access.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $19/mo
  15. 15
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    Unitrends Backupunitrends.com

    Computer backup for desktop and hosted environments, with a 30-day trial and pricing on request.

    6.0 APIOpenFree —
  16. 16
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    Xopero ONExopero.com

    Paid computer backup for Linux, macOS, self-hosted and Windows, with pricing on request and a 14-day trial.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  17. 17
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    BackupChainbackupchain.com

    Windows software for computer backups, with a 20-day trial.

    5.9 APIOpenFree From $300/yr
  18. 18
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    Veeam Backup & Replicationveeam.com

    Backup across desktop and hosted platforms, with a 30-day trial and no free plan.

    5.8 APIOpenFree —
  19. 19
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    NAKIVO Backup & Replicationnakivo.com

    Backs up and replicates virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS systems, with failover and recovery tools.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $2.50/mo
  20. 20
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    SEP sesamsep.de

    Computer and server protection with a free plan and 30-day trial across major desktop systems and web.

    5.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  21. 21
    PB
    5.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €560/yr
  22. 22
    RS
    Rubrik Security Cloudrubrik.com

    Paid backup service for Windows and other platforms, with pricing available on request.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
  23. 23
    AB
    5.3 APIOpenFree From $1/mo
  24. 24
    OD
    OpenText Data Protectoropentext.com

    Protects business data and apps across virtual, physical, and cloud systems, with file-to-system recovery.

    5.1 APIOpenFree —
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    NB
    NAKIVO Backup & Replicationnakivo.com

    Paid backup and replication software offers web access for Linux and Windows computers.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Start with the operating systems and access methods your servers use. Check labels for Windows, Linux, macOS, web access, self-hosted deployment and an API.

A web option can suit browser-based administration, while self-hosted deployment keeps the service in your environment. Confirm the platform labels before comparing recovery features.

What recovery features should I compare?

Compare the fields for virtual server backup, bare-metal restore, application-aware backup, immutable backups and free retention.

Bare-metal restore concerns rebuilding a complete server. Application-aware backup is marked separately, so check it when application data needs coordinated protection. Immutable backups are listed as their own comparison field.

How should deployment fit your setup?

Use the Deployment field to see how a product is provided, then check whether its platform labels match your environment.

Web and self-hosted labels describe different operating approaches. An API label indicates a public way to connect software to the backup service.

How should I compare free plans, trials and paid pricing?

Check the Free plan and Paid from fields together. A free plan can change the starting cost, while Paid from shows the listed entry point when one is provided.

Pricing notes can say pricing is available on request or include a trial period. Treat a free trial as a time-limited evaluation, separate from a continuing free plan.

Do I need open-source code or an API?

Use the open-source mark when access to the source code matters, and use the API mark when another system needs a public connection.

These marks are separate from pricing and deployment, so check them alongside the platform and recovery fields.

Questions

What is server backup software?

It creates copies of server data and supports restoring that data. Compare platform support, deployment, recovery features and pricing fields.

Which platforms can server backup software run on?

The comparison covers Windows, Linux, web, self-hosted, macOS and API options. Check the platform labels for the setup you use.

Does server backup software support bare-metal restore?

Bare-metal restore is a comparison field. Check its mark for a product when you need to rebuild a complete server.

Is there free server backup software?

The list identifies products with a free plan and separates them from paid products and free trials. Check the Free plan and pricing fields.

What are immutable and application-aware backups?

They are separate comparison fields. Immutable backups protect backup copies from changes, while application-aware backup addresses coordinated application data protection.

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