Instead of FastBack
FastBack alternatives
FastBack creates incremental Minecraft world snapshots, storing only changed parts and sending them to local storage, a Git server, or a network volume. Backups can run after autosaves or when a world shuts down. A selected snapshot restores as a separate world copy, so current files remain untouched. Retention policies prune snapshots, while snapshots may include mod JARs and configuration files. LuckPerms integration provides fine-grained command permissions across clients and dedicated servers on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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InstantBackup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Dedicated servers needing compressed incremental backups — InstantBackup supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge with XXHash64 detection, ZSTD compression, and offline command scripts instead of FastBack’s Git-based snapshots.
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MineBackup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1GUI users backing up saves and arbitrary folders — MineBackup offers a graphical interface, Full or Smart archives, 7-Zip compression, and PC-folder backups rather than FastBack’s Minecraft mod workflow.
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Just Enough Backups
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Server operators wanting in-game backup management — Just Enough Backups provides full, partial, and differential backups with an in-game browser, separate schedules, worker threads, and size caps.
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BtrBack
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedMinecraft servers hosted on Btrfs — BtrBack uses Btrfs snapshots and rollback commands, requiring a Btrfs subvolume and rebooting twice during rollback instead of using Git destinations.
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CaCl2Backup
Free plan Self-hostedFabric servers needing verified scheduled backups — CaCl2Backup combines interval, daily, and stop triggers with CRC verification, atomic publication, age limits, and OP-protected commands.
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FolderRewind
Free plan Open source APIWindowsWindows users needing encrypted cloud-capable folder backups — FolderRewind backs up files and saves with AES-256, configurable 7-Zip or ZIP modes, rclone cloud transfer, and MineRewind integration.
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Minecraft Backup
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedLinux administrators using scripts and cron — Minecraft Backup is a Linux server script supporting tar or restic, RCON, Docker RCON, screen, tmux, and cron scheduling.
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DriveBackupV2
Free plan Open source APISelf-hosted - 9
Advanced Backups
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 10
Chronos Backups
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 11
FastBack
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 12
BackupMod
Free plan Self-hosted - 13
Better Backups
Free plan Self-hosted - 14
ServerBackup
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 15
Bkups
Free plan - 16
mcwrapper
Free plan LinuxMac - 17
PlayerDataSync Reloaded
Free plan APISelf-hosted - 18
Simple Backup
Free plan Self-hosted - 19
UltraBackup
Free plan Self-hosted - 20
ChronoVault Backup
Free plan Web - 21
ServerBackupFabric
Free plan - 22
MCDR2Restic
Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWindows - 23
X Backup
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InvRewind
Paid Self-hosted
Its requirements and scope can prompt a switch. FastBack needs native Git and Git LFS on Minecraft’s process PATH, targets worlds up to about 5GB, and recommends GitHub remotes only for worlds under 500MB. Compare alternatives by server-loader coverage, operating-system focus, storage and compression methods, interfaces, automation, retention controls, and restore behavior. Some replace the active world, while others add graphical management, cloud transfer, encryption, or broader folder backup.