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Arkiv vs Clonezilla
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Choose Arkiv if you need its file and database backup support, storage options, or self-hosted open-source edition. The standalone agent is a narrower fit if you need a graphical interface or backup history; the SaaS plans are labeled “Coming soon.”
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Clonezilla provides imaging and cloning options for single machines and larger deployments, with broad file-system support. It does not support online or incremental imaging, and image contents cannot be browsed for direct file recovery.
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| Arkiv | Clonezilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SaaS Pro: €20 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arkiv.sh | clonezilla.org |
| On backup software | #19 of 151 | #15 of 151 |
Arkiv: what it does well
- Backs up files, directories, and databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- Offers full and differential file backups.
- Lists SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, OpenStack Swift, and WebDAV.
- Describes its software as free and open source.
- Archives can be restored using standard Unix tools.
What to know first
- Standalone self-hosted agent is limited to one server.
- The standalone agent has no graphical interface or backup history.
- Standalone configuration is edited manually.
- SaaS plans are labeled “Coming soon.”
Clonezilla: what it does well
- Clonezilla is free software under GPL version 2.
- Server editions can clone many computers simultaneously.
- Images can be stored on local or network locations.
- AES-256 encryption is available for images.
- Clonezilla live supports BIOS and UEFI booting.
What to know first
- Destination partitions must be at least source size.
- Differential and incremental backups are not implemented.
- Online imaging is not implemented.
- Images cannot be mounted for direct file recovery.
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