DATASTOR Shield vs Plakar
| DATASTOR Shield | Plakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile backup | No | — |
| Server backup | Yes | — |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Restore modes | mixed | file |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; client support for Mac OS, Linux, and Unix through standard SMB | windows, macos, linux, self_hosted, api |
Both are listed in Best Backup Software. On Freedom251, Plakar scores higher on our published basis.