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Best Server Backup Software in 2026

33 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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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.

8.7 Free plan · paid from €15.50 Visit site
3

BackupPC

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

BackupPC 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.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
4

Bacula Community
by Bacula Community
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

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

7.6 Free plan Visit site
5

Box Backup

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Box 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.

7.5 Open source 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.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $19.99/yr · 15-day trial 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.

7.2 Free plan · 21-day trial 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.

7.2 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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Storware Backup & Recovery

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Storware Backup & Recovery combines backup, recovery and automation for a broad set of workloads, with security controls listed for hybrid deployment.

7.1 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
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Synology Photos
by Synology Photos
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Synology Photos brings browsing, organization, backup, and sharing workflows together for users with a Synology NAS.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
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Vinchin Backup & Recovery
by Vinchin Backup & Recovery
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

7.0 Free plan · 60-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.

6.9 Free plan · paid from €560/yr Visit site
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Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
by Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Free plan APISelf-hostedWindows

6.9 Free plan Visit site
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Bacula Enterprise

Free trial AndroidAPILinux+4

Bacula Enterprise covers a broad range of workloads and includes administration, support and updates in subscriptions.

6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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Comet Backup
by Comet Backup
Free trial APILinuxMac+3

Comet Backup offers broad desktop and server coverage, ransomware protection, and several licensing and storage arrangements.

6.4 From $19/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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BackupChain
by BackupChain
Free trial Self-hostedWindows

BackupChain covers a range of Windows backup targets and virtual machine platforms, with recovery features in specified editions.

6.3 20-day trial Visit site
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NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Choose NAKIVO Backup & Replication if you need backup and recovery across varied workloads, with automated disaster recovery and configurable deployment.

6.2 15-day trial Visit site
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Ahsay Backup Software
by Ahsay Backup Software
Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Choose Ahsay when one backup product must cover computers, mobile devices, servers, and self-hosted systems. Ahsay Go offers a defined 1–10-device range and flexible backup destinations.

6.1 Free plan · paid from $1 · 15-day trial Visit site
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Unitrends Backup
by Unitrends Backup
Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Unitrends Backup combines virtual-appliance backup with local and cloud recovery options. Check the endpoint platform limits and request pricing to assess fit.

6.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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Veeam Backup & Replication
by Veeam Backup & Replication
Free trial APILinuxMac+3

Choose Veeam Backup & Replication if you need backup and recovery across varied workloads, along with recovery verification, threat detection, and automation options.

5.9 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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Vembu BDRCloud
by Vembu BDRCloud
Free trial APILinuxMac+3

BDRShield offers broad workload coverage, varied storage destinations, and recovery options for businesses and service providers.

5.9 30-day trial Visit site
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Xopero ONE
by Xopero ONE
Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Choose Xopero ONE if your organization needs backup and recovery across endpoints, servers, virtual environments, and SaaS data, with multiple storage and recovery options.

5.8 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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NAKIVO Backup & Replication
by NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Paid LinuxWebWindows

NAKIVO Backup & Replication covers computer and server backup, with ransomware protection and mixed backup and restore modes. Its paid plans have no listed prices, while a 15-day trial is available.

5.6 15-day trial Visit site
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OpenText Data Protector

Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose OpenText Data Protector when your organization needs backup and recovery across complex physical, virtual, and cloud workloads, with integrations spanning applications, hypervisors, storage…

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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Rubrik Security Cloud
by Rubrik Security Cloud
Paid APILinuxMac+3

Choose Rubrik Security Cloud if your organization needs data protection and recovery across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS workloads, with threat monitoring and sensitive data discovery.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site

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