Instead of Bareos
Bareos alternatives
Bareos provides computer and server backup on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with mixed backup scope and restore modes. It also includes ransomware protection. Its free Community edition offers complete source code and public repository access; a Subscription starts at €480 per year and has a 10-unit minimum. That combination may suit teams seeking an open-source option across several platforms, but the minimum units and annual price can be a barrier for smaller deployments.
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MSP360 Backup
by MSP360 BackupFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Linux, macOS, and Windows computer and server backup — MSP360 adds ransomware protection and a 15-day trial, but does not offer mobile backup.
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Duplicati
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsBackups to your own storage destinations — Duplicati lets you bring your own storage and back up to S3, WebDAV, SFTP, or local hardware from one console.
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Vinchin Backup & Recovery
by Vinchin Backup & RecoveryFree plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1Windows and Linux computer and server backup — Vinchin offers a 60-day trial and ransomware protection across Windows and Linux.
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VM Backup
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Windows-hosted virtualized environment backup — VM Backup focuses on server backup for Windows hosts and Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox environments, not computer backup.
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EaseUS Todo Backup
by EaseUS Todo BackupFree plan MacSelf-hostedWindowsWindows and macOS computer and server backup — EaseUS Todo Backup offers Windows and macOS coverage with ransomware protection and a paid plan from $39.95 per year.
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Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
by Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsFree plan APISelf-hostedWindowsWindows computer and server backup — Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is limited to Windows, while Bareos also supports Linux, macOS, and web.
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restic
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2 - 10
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Amanda
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2 - 12
Avidemux
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1 - 13
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Clonezilla
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 16
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Arkiv
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2 - 19
Kopia
Free plan APILinuxMac+3 - 20
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A move makes sense when another product better matches the devices or environment you need to protect, or its price and storage model work better for you. IDrive adds mobile backup, while Duplicati lets you bring your own storage. VM Backup focuses on Windows hosts and virtualized environments rather than computer backup. Compare supported platforms, computer and server coverage, recovery options, and ransomware protection. Then consider whether a free plan, trial, or paid plan fits your needs, and whether a minimum purchase applies.