Best Backup Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IDrive is ranked #1 of 151 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of MSP360 Backup and Duplicati. The best-ranked option with a free plan is MSP360 Backup. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Duplicacy at $0.17/mo.
Keeping recoverable copies of important files or systems starts with deciding what needs protection and how you would restore it. Compared on backup scope, computer, mobile, and server backup, these options can be weighed against the devices and systems in your setup. Restore modes and supported platforms help clarify recovery fit, while ransomware protection is another listed consideration. IDrive, MSP360 Backup, and Duplicati are among the software entries to compare. A free plan and the paid-from price offer cost details alongside the coverage choices. Consider the combination of backup types and restore methods that matches what you need to safeguard.
151 backup software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
23 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDriveWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 8.3 | |
| 2 | MSP360 BackupWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $1.67/mo | 7.9 | |
| 3 | DuplicatiWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $0.50/mo | 7.9 | |
| 4 | Vinchin Backup & RecoveryWindows · Linux | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.8 | |
| 5 | VM BackupWindows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.8 | |
| 6 | BareosWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | €40/mo | 7.7 | |
| 7 | Veeam Agent for Microsoft WindowsWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.6 | |
| 8 | EaseUS Todo BackupWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 7.6 | |
| 9 | AOMEI BackupperWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 7.6 | |
| 10 | Iperius BackupWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.6 | |
| 11 | Hasleo Backup SuiteWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $29.95/mo | 7.5 | |
| 12 | MiniTool ShadowMakerWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $0.25/mo | 7.5 | |
| 13 | ClonezillaWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.5 | |
| 14 | Veeam Agent for MacMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.4 | |
| 15 | Uranium BackupWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €18/mo | 7.3 | |
| 16 | ArkivWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.3 | |
| 17 | SyncBackWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $44.95/mo | 7.3 | |
| 18 | JottacloudWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $7.99/mo | 7.2 | |
| 19 | BackuplyWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $1.50/mo | 7.1 | |
| 20 | PlakarWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.1 | |
| 21 | SEP sesamWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 7.0 |
| 22 | CBackupWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.0 | |
| 23 | Proxmox Backup ServerWeb · Linux | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | €46.67/mo | 6.9 |
| 24 | DuplicacyWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $0.17/mo | 6.9 | |
| 25 | WP STAGINGWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | €7.42/mo | 6.9 |
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Questions about this list
Which backup software is ranked first on Freedom251?
IDrive is ranked #1 of 151 with a score of 8.3. MSP360 Backup is second and Duplicati third.
How many of these have a free plan?
23 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Duplicacy has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.