Déjà Dup

Free plan Linux

What Déjà Dup is

Déjà Dup is a free Linux backup tool focused on recovering personal files after accidental loss. You choose the folders to include, then save encrypted and compressed backups to local, remote, or cloud destinations, including Google Drive. Scheduled incremental backups can keep copies current, and restoration can use a particular backup rather than only the newest one. To recover data, select a backup and copy files through your file manager. Déjà Dup integrates with the GNOME desktop and uses Restic behind the scenes. Its scope is file backup, not a full system backup or archival program. The app is available through Flathub, where its Free plan is listed as free, with a 53 MiB download. Users can select exactly which folders are covered and can restore individual files. The project directs people needing help to its Matrix community chat.

Who it suits

Déjà Dup suits Linux users seeking scheduled, encrypted backups of selected personal folders. It is intended for personal file recovery rather than complete system imaging or archival storage.

What it does well

Free plan costs nothing
Supports local, remote, and cloud destinations
Encrypts and compresses backup data
Creates incremental backups
Integrates with GNOME

What to know first

Linux-only support
Not intended as a full system backup
Not intended as an archival program

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	53 MiB download	Free

As apps.gnome.org lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Déjà Dup offers a focused way to protect and restore personal files on Linux, with scheduling, encryption, and several destinations. Choose it when file recovery is the goal rather than system-wide or archival backup.

Facts from Déjà Dup's own pages

Availability: The app is available from Flathub and Flathub lists it as free. · flathub.org, 12 Oct 2026
Backup destinations: It supports local, remote, and cloud backup locations, including Google Drive. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Backup scope: file · apps.gnome.org, 20 Sept 2026
Backup selection: Users can choose exactly which folders to include in a backup. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Computer backup: Yes · apps.gnome.org, 20 Sept 2026
Encryption and compression: The app securely encrypts and compresses backed-up data. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · apps.gnome.org, 20 Sept 2026
GNOME integration: The app integrates with the GNOME desktop. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Incremental backups: It makes incremental backups and allows restoration from a particular backup. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Intended use limit: The project says Déjà Dup is not intended as a full system backup or archival program. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: linux · apps.gnome.org, 20 Sept 2026
Purpose: Déjà Dup is a simple backup tool focused on recovering from personal, accidental data loss. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Restore modes: file · apps.gnome.org, 20 Sept 2026
Restore workflow: Users can choose a backup and copy files out using their file manager. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Scheduling: Déjà Dup can schedule regular backups. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Support: The project directs users to its Matrix community chat for help. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026
Underlying software: Déjà Dup uses Restic behind the scenes. · apps.gnome.org, 12 Oct 2026

Where Déjà Dup stands on Freedom251

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