Instead of MineBackup
MineBackup alternatives
MineBackup is a free, open-source GUI for Minecraft save backup and restore, and it can also protect any folder on a PC. Full and Smart incremental modes use a built-in 7-Zip core, with restores from local backups or .7z archives. Launcher discovery, hotkey-triggered backups, and automatic backups when Minecraft closes support desktop use. Its headless CLI can create backups, verify archive chains, and perform confirmed cold restores, including server workflows on Windows and Linux.
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InstantBackup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Dedicated servers needing incremental backups and offline controls — InstantBackup targets dedicated servers, shares identical content across versions, and offers scheduled backups, unlike MineBackup’s local-only, unscheduled backups.
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FastBack
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsWorld snapshots sent to Git or network storage — FastBack can store snapshots on a Git server or network volume and preserves current world files during restore, unlike MineBackup’s local backups.
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Just Enough Backups
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Fabric servers needing in-game backup management — Just Enough Backups adds an in-game browser for managing full, partial, and differential backups, while MineBackup is a desktop GUI and CLI.
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BtrBack
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedMinecraft server operators using Btrfs — BtrBack uses Btrfs snapshots and rollback commands, while MineBackup supports local or .7z restores without a Btrfs setup.
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CaCl2Backup
Free plan Self-hostedFabric servers needing verified, scheduled backups — CaCl2Backup offers interval, daily, and server-stop triggers with CRC verification, while MineBackup lacks scheduled backups.
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FolderRewind
Free plan Open source APIWindowsWindows users needing cloud backup and encryption — FolderRewind adds AES-256 encrypted backups, cloud transfer through rclone, and a Minecraft extension, beyond MineBackup’s local storage.
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Minecraft Backup
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedLinux server owners wanting script-based world backups — Minecraft Backup is a Linux server script with tar and restic options and cron scheduling, unlike MineBackup’s GUI and unscheduled local backups.
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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
The fit is narrower if you need scheduled backups or another storage destination: MineBackup saves locally and does not support scheduled backups. Incremental detection is not guaranteed to catch changes that preserve both file size and modification time. Desktop downloads target Windows x64, Linux x86_64, and Apple Silicon macOS 15 or later; the macOS build is not notarized, and Windows Service Mode is deprecated. When comparing alternatives, weigh server versus desktop use, backup triggers and retention, storage options, restore steps, and any required loaders or tools.
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