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Best Backup Software in 2026 — page 3
- 151 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Pika Backup
Free plan LinuxPika Backup covers scheduled, encrypted file backups with archive browsing and individual file recovery.
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Z-DBackup
Free plan WindowsZ-DBackup covers varied Windows backup destinations and methods, including encrypted archives and whole-system images.
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UpdraftPlus
by UpdraftPlusFree plan WebUpdraftPlus focuses on web and self-hosted backups with hourly scheduling and several restore modes. Compare plans by site count, storage, and annual subscription cost.
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storeBackup
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedstoreBackup focuses on space-efficient, independently restorable backups for Linux and Unix-like systems.
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Huawei HiSuite
Free plan MacWindowsHiSuite covers device management, backup, messaging, and system recovery at no cost. Mac users get fewer functions, and setup requires phone-side authorization steps.
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rdiff-backup
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1rdiff-backup provides versioned directory backups with an accessible latest copy and efficient incremental storage. It is a technical, open-source option rather than a graphical backup application.
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Relax-and-Recover
by Relax-and-RecoverFree plan LinuxSelf-hostedReaR provides a broad recovery workflow across physical and virtual Linux systems, with multiple boot media and backup integrations.
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Rescuezilla
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsRescuezilla brings disk imaging, recovery and partition tools into a bootable live environment. Be prepared for its nonpersistent sessions and the extra step needed when restoring to a smaller disk.
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Snap Backup
by Snap BackupFree plan LinuxMacWindowsSnap Backup provides straightforward full-file backups with profiles, filters, scheduling, and optional archive copies.
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Redo Rescue
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsRedo Rescue provides a bootable environment for snapshot creation and recovery across desktop and server systems.
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Personal Backup
by Personal BackupFree plan WindowsPersonal Backup focuses on free, file-level backup and restoration for Windows users. Its inclusion of mobile backup and ransomware protection adds useful coverage within that focused scope.
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Cobian Reflector
Free plan WindowsCobian Reflector provides broad scheduled file-backup options at no cost, including network and FTP-family destinations.
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Déjà Dup
Free plan LinuxDéjà Dup offers a focused way to protect and restore personal files on Linux, with scheduling, encryption, and several destinations.
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DriveImage XML
Free plan WindowsDriveImage XML offers Windows computer and server backup with free and commercial editions.
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Swift Backup
by Swift BackupFree plan AndroidSwift Backup offers broad Android backup coverage with local use available at no cost. Root requirements, account compatibility, and premium cloud features shape how you can restore and store data.
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ASCOMP BackUp Maker
by ASCOMP BackUp MakerFree plan WindowsChoose BackUp Maker if you use Windows and want file, folder, or full-drive backups, with ransomware protection and wiping tools also included.
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Veeam Backup & Replication
by Veeam Backup & ReplicationFree trial APILinuxMac+3Choose Veeam Backup & Replication if you need backup and recovery across varied workloads, along with recovery verification, threat detection, and automation options.
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Unitrends Backup
by Unitrends BackupFree trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Unitrends Backup combines virtual-appliance backup with local and cloud recovery options. Check the endpoint platform limits and request pricing to assess fit.
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Cove Data Protection
by Cove Data ProtectionFree trial LinuxMacWeb+1Cove brings device and SaaS backup together with several recovery paths and pooled storage. Teams should request pricing and confirm that its customer-pooling and retention options match their needs.
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BackupVault
by BackupVaultFree trial LinuxMacWeb+1BackupVault combines broad business-system coverage with encryption, retention controls and round-the-clock UK support.
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Renee Becca
Free plan WindowsRenee Becca covers routine backups, version selection, cloning, migration, and erasure in one Windows application.
