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Best Backup Software in 2026 — page 2
- 151 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Jottacloud
by JottacloudFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Jottacloud offers a free 5 GB tier, device backup, and version restoration, with additional home and business options.
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BorgBackup
by BorgBackupFree plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1BorgBackup offers free, encrypted backups with deduplication and several storage approaches. Users should note the major-version compatibility warning and avoid the 2.0 beta for production.
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iCloud Backup
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Choose iCloud Backup if you use iOS and want mobile file backup, photo features and file restoration, with a free 5 GB tier and paid storage options.
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bup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1bup offers flexible, deduplicated file backups with resumable SSH transfers and straightforward incremental restoration.
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Open Android Backup
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Open Android Backup covers broad Android backup needs with encrypted, portable archives and several desktop operating systems.
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Duplicacy
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Duplicacy offers file backup through both a Web Edition and CLI, with several storage destinations and optional encryption.
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WP STAGING
by WP STAGINGFree plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2WP STAGING covers core WordPress staging and backup tasks, with broader deployment and multisite features on higher plans. Check WordPress.com compatibility and Docker requirements before choosing it.
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BackupPC
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2BackupPC provides scheduled file backups and restore options for computers connected to a server. Its stated limitation is important if you need exact re-imaging of a failed disk.
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AOMEI Backupper
by AOMEI BackupperFree plan WindowsAOMEI Backupper offers a perpetually free PC backup plan and paid options for PCs, servers, and technicians.
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Hasleo Backup Suite
by Hasleo Backup SuiteFree plan WindowsChoose Hasleo Backup Suite if you need Windows computer or server backup, especially if its free plan's backup types and supported architectures fit your needs.
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MiniTool ShadowMaker
by MiniTool ShadowMakerFree plan WindowsChoose MiniTool ShadowMaker for Windows backup and restore across files, systems, partitions, and disks, with ransomware protection and plans for computers or servers.
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BackWPup
Free plan Self-hostedWebBackWPup combines broad WordPress backup selection with many listed storage destinations, migration, multisite, and recovery tools.
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SuperDuper!
Free plan MacChoose SuperDuper! if you need a Mac backup tool with copy jobs, optional bootable copies, and registered features such as Smart Update and scheduling.
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WPvivid
Free plan Self-hostedWebWPvivid covers core WordPress backups, migrations, schedules, and storage in its free plan. Pro adds broader storage, staging, multisite, encryption, and backup controls for more demanding setups.
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Areca Backup
Free plan LinuxWindowsAreca Backup offers broad file-backup formats, destinations, encryption, and restoration controls without a license cost.
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Redo Rescue
by Redo RescueFree plan LinuxMacWindowsRedo Rescue offers bootable system recovery with options for blank-drive restores and restoring data within a target drive layout.
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Duplicity
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hostedDuplicity provides scriptable, encrypted directory backups with efficient incremental storage and broad backend support.
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BackupSheep
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1BackupSheep provides a broad backup control plane while leaving deployment and hardening to the operator.
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Knoxite
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Knoxite offers broad backend choice, encrypted incremental snapshots, and file restoration without a software fee.
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Box Backup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Box Backup provides encrypted, incremental file backup with version history and self-hosted storage. Its Unix server requirement and deleted-file housekeeping warning deserve attention during setup.
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SnapRAID
Free plan APILinuxMac+3SnapRAID offers flexible parity protection while keeping disks independently readable. Its protection depends on synchronization, and encryption is outside the project.
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Backuply
Free plan WebBackuply centers on server backup with mixed backup and restore options. Its plans range from a Softaculous-dependent free option to paid server, cloud, and site packages.
