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Bacula Community vs Bacula Enterprise
Both stand on data protection tools. 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+1
Bacula Community provides broad, networked backup functions with multiple storage, catalog, and integration options. Its free status is useful, but administrators should account for setup complexity and the product’s stated scope.
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Free trial AndroidAPILinux+4
Bacula Enterprise covers a broad range of workloads and includes administration, support and updates in subscriptions. Buyers should request pricing based on endpoint count and support needs; the trial with support is €199 for 30 days.
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| Bacula Community | Bacula Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Endpoint Subscription: $90 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Bacula Community | Not published |
| Website | bacula.org | baculasystems.com |
| On data protection tools | #1 of 28 | #5 of 28 |
Bacula Community: what it does well
- Free Community Edition
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Backs up to tape or disk
- Offers incremental and differential backups
- TLS encryption is listed
What to know first
- Setup can be difficult for newcomers
- Not a complete disaster recovery system
- Mailing-list support requires subscription
Bacula Enterprise: what it does well
- Supports virtual, container, SaaS, IaaS and database workloads.
- Offers full, incremental and differential backup policies.
- Subscriptions include technical support and future updates.
- Listed security features include MFA, TLS and immutable disk volumes.
- A 30-day trial with support is available for €199.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is on request.
- Subscription tiers vary by secured endpoint count and support response time.
- The supported trial costs €199.
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