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Best Backup Software in 2026

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.

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    Bareos

    by Bareos
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Bareos if you need backup for computers and servers and want the option of an open-source Community edition with full source access.

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

    by UrBackup
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4

    UrBackup covers computer, mobile, and server backups, with file and image options and ransomware protection.

    9.2 Free plan · paid from €15.50 Visit site
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    restic

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

    restic offers free file backup with a range of storage options and integrity checks. Keep repository passwords safe, since losing one prevents access to the stored data.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Plakar

    by Plakar
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Plakar if you need computer backup across Linux, macOS, or Windows and value file restores, ransomware protection, or self-hosted deployment.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Amanda

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

    Amanda combines centralized backup management with several storage destinations, media cataloging, and security options.

    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

    SEP sesam offers a free, limited Community Edition and a quote-based commercial edition. Check the Community Edition's system and client limits against your backup needs before choosing it.

    7.7 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    IDrive

    by IDrive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    IDrive combines device backups, file version history, archive retention, and restore options across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $0.25/mo Visit site
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    Vinchin Backup & Recovery

    by Vinchin Backup & Recovery
    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
    7.7 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
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    MSP360 Backup

    by MSP360 Backup
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    MSP360 Backup offers a free workstation option and paid plans organized around supported systems and workloads.

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

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    VM Backup combines frequent scheduled backups with several recovery paths and cloud destinations.

    7.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Duplicati

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Duplicati offers broad backup destinations and centralized administration, with local encryption and change-only transfers.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $2/mo (annual) 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

    GoodSync covers file backup and restore across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms, with a free plan and 15-day trial.

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

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Clonezilla provides imaging and cloning options for single machines and larger deployments, with broad file-system support.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Minarca

    by Minarca
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Minarca offers self-hosted computer and server backups with centralized monitoring, multiple destinations, and several restore paths.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    EaseUS Todo Backup

    by EaseUS Todo Backup
    Free plan MacSelf-hostedWindows

    Choose EaseUS Todo Backup if you use Windows or macOS and want the Free plan’s specified backup and recovery coverage or a home plan for one computer.

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

    by Iperius Backup
    Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows

    Consider Iperius Backup if you need Windows computer or server backup and want plan options covering disk images, databases, Microsoft 365 accounts or virtual machines.

    7.4 Free plan · 21-day trial Visit site
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    Arkiv

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Choose Arkiv if you need its file and database backup support, storage options, or self-hosted open-source edition.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €20/mo Visit site
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    Kopia

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Kopia provides detailed control over encrypted snapshots, retention, and recovery, but users need to arrange their own storage.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    SyncBack

    by SyncBack
    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    Choose SyncBack if you need file backup and restore, with an indefinitely free Windows plan or paid tiers that add capabilities.

    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

    Choose Proxmox Backup Server if you need server backup with capabilities such as ransomware protection, disaster recovery, and high availability.

    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

    Uranium Backup offers a free starting point for file and folder backups, with paid plans covering additional backup types and management features.

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

    by Bacula Community
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Bacula Community provides broad, networked backup functions with multiple storage, catalog, and integration options.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site

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