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Plakar is a freemium backup option for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It handles mixed computer backups, restores files, and includes ransomware protection. Its Free plan costs nothing, covers up to 500 GB of managed data with no time limit, and deploys the Plakar Control Plane on infrastructure you own. Community and Enterprise plans are available, with Enterprise using consumption-based pricing and premium support.

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   IDrive

   by IDrive

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

   Mixed backup across computers, phones, and servers — IDrive adds Android, iOS, web, mobile backup, server backup, and mixed restore modes beyond Plakar’s file restores.

   7.7 Free plan · paid from $0.25/mo Visit site
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   MSP360 Backup

   by MSP360 Backup

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

   Cross-platform computer and server backup — MSP360 Backup offers mixed restore modes and server backup while matching Plakar’s desktop platforms and ransomware protection.

   7.6 Free plan · paid from $19.99/yr · 15-day trial Visit site
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   Duplicati

   Free plan LinuxMacWindows

   Bring-your-own storage with broad destinations — Duplicati adds bring-your-own storage, no added storage or bandwidth fees, and S3, WebDAV, SFTP, and local destinations.

   7.5 Free plan · paid from $2/mo (annual) Visit site
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   Vinchin Backup & Recovery

   by Vinchin Backup & Recovery

   Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

   Linux and Windows computer or server backup — Vinchin provides mixed restore modes and server backup on Linux and Windows, while Plakar also supports macOS and self-hosted deployment.

   7.7 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
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   VM Backup

   Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

   Virtualized server environments — VM Backup targets Windows hosts and Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox environments, whereas Plakar covers computer backups and file restores.

   7.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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   EaseUS Todo Backup

   by EaseUS Todo Backup

   Free plan MacSelf-hostedWindows

   Windows and macOS computer or server backup — EaseUS Todo Backup adds mixed restore modes and server backup but supports only Windows and macOS, unlike Plakar’s Linux support.

   7.4 Free plan · paid from $39.95/yr Visit site
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   Bareos

   by Bareos

   Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

   Self-hosted mixed backup across computers and servers — Bareos offers mixed restore modes, server backup, web access, and self-hosted support across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

   9.2 Free plan · paid from €480/yr Visit site
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   UrBackup

   by UrBackup

   Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4
   9.2 Free plan · paid from €15.50 Visit site
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   restic

   Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
   9.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Amanda

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Avidemux

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
    8.5 Free plan Visit site
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    SEP sesam

    by SEP sesam

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.7 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows

    by Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWindows
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GoodSync

    by GoodSync

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $49.95/yr · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Clonezilla

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Minarca

    by Minarca

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Iperius Backup

    by Iperius Backup

    Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows
    7.4 Free plan · 21-day trial Visit site
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    Arkiv

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
    7.4 Free plan · paid from €20/mo Visit site
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    Kopia

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    SyncBack

    by SyncBack

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $44.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Proxmox Backup Server

    by Proxmox Backup Server

    Free plan LinuxWeb
    7.3 Free plan · paid from €560/yr Visit site
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    Veeam Agent for Mac

    by Veeam Agent for Mac

    Free plan APIMacSelf-hosted
    7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Uranium Backup

    by Uranium Backup

    Free plan iPhoneWebWindows
    7.3 Free plan · paid from €80 Visit site
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    Bacula Community

    by Bacula Community

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site

Readers may consider alternatives when they need mobile or server backup, broader restore modes, different storage arrangements, or support for virtualized environments. Price and platform coverage also matter: Plakar has no listed paid starting price, while several alternatives publish annual or monthly entry prices. Compare whether you need a desktop-focused tool, a service spanning phones and servers, bring-your-own storage destinations, or protection for virtual machines. Check which operating systems and restore options fit your setup before switching.

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