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DriveBackupV2 vs FastBack

Both stand on minecraft backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DriveBackupV2

Free plan Open source APISelf-hosted

DriveBackupV2 offers scheduled remote backups and configurable retention for supported Minecraft servers. Check the listed Java and Minecraft version requirements against your server setup.

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FastBack offers incremental snapshots, multiple storage destinations, and copy-based restores for Minecraft worlds. Its Git and Git LFS requirements and stated world-size guidance are important to account for before setup.

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The facts

	DriveBackupV2	FastBack
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	API, Self-hosted	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	github.com
On minecraft backup software	#3 of 30	#1 of 30

DriveBackupV2: what it does well

Supports Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, FTP, SFTP, and S3-compatible storage.
Can back up server files, remote SFTP sources, and MySQL databases.
Supports interval-based and custom schedules.
Retention controls cover local and remote backups.
Public repository lists an MIT license.

What to know first

Requires Java 8 or higher.
Supports Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.X.
Requires a Bukkit-powered server such as Spigot, Paper, or Purpur.

FastBack: what it does well

Incremental snapshots store only changed world parts.
Backups can run at shutdown or after autosaves.
Restores create a copy without changing current world files.
Snapshots can include mod JARs and configuration files.
Works with clients and dedicated servers on three operating systems.

What to know first

Native Git and Git LFS are required.
Designed for worlds up to about 5GB.
GitHub remotes are recommended only under 500MB.

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