Instead of InstantBackup
InstantBackup alternatives
InstantBackup is a free mod for Minecraft Java dedicated servers that focuses on world backups. It detects file changes with XXHash64 and stores shared content only once across versions, with ZSTD compression. Operators can create backups manually, schedule them with player checks, or use an offline CLI after shutdown. It supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge for listed Minecraft versions from 1.18.2 through 1.21.11, with Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted platforms.
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MineBackup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1GUI backups for Minecraft saves and other PC folders — MineBackup adds a GUI, general folder backups, 7-Zip archives, and archive-chain verification, while InstantBackup is a server mod focused on worlds.
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FastBack
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsIncremental snapshots sent to Git or network storage — FastBack can send snapshots to a Git server or network volume and include mod JARs and configuration files, unlike InstantBackup’s local world backups.
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Just Enough Backups
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Fabric servers needing a searchable in-game backup browser — Just Enough Backups offers full, partial, and differential backups plus a browser for searching, filtering, and preparing restores.
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BtrBack
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedMinecraft servers already running on Btrfs — BtrBack uses Btrfs snapshots for backup and rollback, whereas InstantBackup uses incremental file backups with shared compressed blobs.
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CaCl2Backup
Free plan Self-hostedFabric servers meeting its Minecraft and Java requirements — CaCl2Backup supports interval, daily, and server-stop triggers, with CRC verification and cleanup by count or age.
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FolderRewind
Free plan Open source APIWindowsWindows users wanting encrypted folder backups and cloud copies — FolderRewind adds AES-256 encryption, cloud transfers through rclone, and general file backup modes beyond InstantBackup’s local world scope.
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Minecraft Backup
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedLinux server operators using scripts and cron — Minecraft Backup is a Linux server script with tar or restic formats and screen, tmux, RCON, or Docker RCON connections.
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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
Free plan - 24
InvRewind
Paid Self-hosted
Its scope is worlds stored locally. Restoring requires exporting a ZIP, stopping the server, replacing the world directory, and restarting; in-game commands also require OP level 2. The releases page shows version 1.0.0-beta as a pre-release. Consider whether another tool’s graphical controls, broader folder coverage, additional backup destinations, or different restore workflow matters more than InstantBackup’s incremental storage approach. Setup requirements also differ: some alternatives need a particular mod loader, native Git and Git LFS, or a Btrfs server directory.
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