Is Duplicacy free?
The command-line version is free for personal use, and commercial use needs a license. The web interface edition is paid, with a free trial period.
Duplicacy: Deduplicated Backup for Home Servers
Duplicacy provides deduplicated backups for home servers, NAS devices, and personal computers.
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| Requirement | Duplicacy | Backrest |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free + Commercial | Free |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | none | SQLite |
| Runtime | Go | Go |
| Install options | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | macOSWindowsLinux | – |
| Concurrent backups | Lock-free | Sequential / locked |
| Storage support | Local, SFTP, S3, B2, WebDAV | Local, SFTP, S3, B2, rclone |
| Notifications | Email, Webhooks | Discord, Slack, Gotify, Shoutrrr, Healthchecks |
| Deduplication | Global | Yes (per repository) |
Common questions
What makes Duplicacy different from other backup tools?
Duplicacy uses lock-free deduplication, so several computers can back up to the same storage and share duplicated data without coordinating with each…
Does Duplicacy encrypt my backups?
Yes, when you initialise a storage with a password, data is encrypted before it leaves your machine. Keep that password safe, because there is no way…
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