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Bacula Community vs Cryptomator

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.

Bacula Community

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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Cryptomator

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

Cryptomator provides device-side encryption and supports a range of cloud storage options, with separate Hub capabilities for teams. Note the read-only mobile free versions and the local malware and metadata limits.

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The facts

	Bacula Community	Cryptomator
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Cryptomator Hub Enterprise: €10,000 a year
Plans published	1	5
Maker	Bacula Community	Not published
Website	bacula.org	cryptomator.org
On data protection tools	#1 of 28	#2 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

Cryptomator: what it does well

AES encryption uses a 256-bit key
Encrypts filenames as well as file contents
Open-source code is available for security audits
Hub supports OpenID Connect, SAML, and LDAP

What to know first

Free iOS and Android versions are read-only
Desktop cloud access requires provider sync software
Mega is incompatible with Android and iOS apps
Does not protect against local malware

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