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BorgBackup

Deduplicating archiver with compression and encryption

BorgBackup is an open-source deduplicating backup program with authenticated encryption, often used for servers.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Linux, Mac

Categories: Self-Hosted, Security & Privacy

BorgBackup is an alternative to

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BorgBackup	Free	Yes	–	Linux, Mac
Kopia	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
restic	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Syncthing	Free	Yes	Yes	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
CryptPad	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Element	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
OpenBao	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted

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Questions

Is BorgBackup free?

BorgBackup is free.

Is BorgBackup open source?

Yes, BorgBackup is open source.

What platforms does BorgBackup run on?

BorgBackup is available for Linux, Mac.

What are some alternatives to BorgBackup?

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