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Backuply vs BackupSheep
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 Web
Backuply centers on server backup with mixed backup and restore options. Its plans range from a Softaculous-dependent free option to paid server, cloud, and site packages.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
BackupSheep provides a broad backup control plane while leaving deployment and hardening to the operator. Its free GNU GPLv3 edition is suited to organizations comfortable managing their own server environment.
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| Backuply | BackupSheep | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Backuply Cloud: $18 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | backuply.com | backupsheep.com |
| On backup software | #50 of 151 | #46 of 151 |
Backuply: what it does well
- Free Softaculous plan allows unlimited server accounts
- Ransomware protection is included
- Standalone plans support unlimited accounts per server
- Cloud plan includes 10 GB storage
- Web and self-hosted platforms supported
What to know first
- No computer backup
- No mobile backup
- Free plan requires an active Softaculous license
- Paid plans limit sites or storage
BackupSheep: what it does well
- Supports websites, databases, servers, volumes, and cloud infrastructure
- Incremental file transfers after initial mirror
- Native PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB backups
- 26 listed storage destinations
- Scheduled runs and REST API automation
What to know first
- Hosted version is not currently available
- Available edition is self-hosted beta software
- Installation recommends Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+
- Operators must harden self-hosted deployments
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