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Areca Backup vs BackWPup
Both stand on backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Areca Backup offers broad file-backup formats, destinations, encryption, and restoration controls without a license cost. Windows users who depend on VSS should note that this service does not support it.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
BackWPup combines broad WordPress backup selection with many listed storage destinations, migration, multisite, and recovery tools. A free edition is available, while paid plans add listed features and support.
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| Areca Backup | BackWPup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $49 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | areca-backup.sourceforge.io | backwpup.com |
| On backup software | #42 of 151 | #38 of 151 |
Areca Backup: what it does well
- Free open-source software under GPL v2
- Supports full, incremental, differential, and delta backups
- AES-128 and AES-256 archive encryption
- Local, network, USB, FTP, FTPs, and SFTP destinations
- Command-line automation and post-backup shell scripts
What to know first
- Does not support Windows VSS
- Linux ACL and extended attributes need configuration
- Focused on file backup and restore
BackWPup: what it does well
- Free plugin edition available
- Hourly through monthly scheduling
- AES-256 archive encryption
- Supports WordPress multisite
- WP-CLI command-line support
What to know first
- Scheduled jobs rely on WordPress Cron
- Low-traffic sites may need server cron
- Paid plans start at $49 a year
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