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Amanda vs Bareos
Both stand on backup and disaster recovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Amanda combines centralized backup management with several storage destinations, media cataloging, and security options. Its best fit is a lab or testing setup that can accommodate its holding-disk recommendation and rely on community channels for help.
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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. The paid Subscription plan starts at €480 a year and requires at least 10 units, which may not fit smaller requirements.
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| Amanda | Bareos | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $5.99 per device a month | Subscription: €480 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 11 |
| Maker | Not published | Bareos |
| Website | amanda.org | bareos.com |
| On backup and disaster recovery software | #1 of 36 | #2 of 36 |
Amanda: what it does well
- Central server backs up multiple networked hosts
- Supports disk, tape, and cloud destinations
- Schedules full and incremental backups
- Catalog tracks files and tape locations
- Native Windows client is available
What to know first
- Free support is unavailable
- Without a holding disk, backups run sequentially to tape
- Community edition is provided as-is
Bareos: what it does well
- Backs up both computers and servers.
- Supports mixed backup scopes and restore modes.
- Includes ransomware protection.
- Community edition provides complete source code and public repository access.
- Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and web; self-hosted use is supported.
What to know first
- Subscription starts at €480 a year.
- Subscription requires a minimum of 10 units.
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