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restic

Fast, secure, efficient backup program

restic is an open-source command-line backup tool with encryption and deduplication to many storage backends.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Self-Hosted, Security & Privacy

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

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Questions

Is restic free?

restic is free.

Is restic open source?

Yes, restic is open source.

What platforms does restic run on?

restic is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to restic?

Similar indie products include Kopia, BorgBackup, Syncthing, Element and 4 more.

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