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Duplicity vs SuperDuper!
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Duplicity provides scriptable, encrypted directory backups with efficient incremental storage and broad backend support. Plan regular full backups and ensure your operating system and file requirements fit its limits.
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Free plan Mac
Choose SuperDuper! if you need a Mac backup tool with copy jobs, optional bootable copies, and registered features such as Smart Update and scheduling. The unregistered mode is limited to Erase, then copy backups, and the license is listed at $43.95 a month, billed not as a subscription.
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| Duplicity | SuperDuper! | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | SuperDuper! 4 license: $43.95 per user, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | duplicity.gitlab.io | shirt-pocket.com |
| On backup software | #44 of 151 | #40 of 151 |
Duplicity: what it does well
- Free GPL software with no subscription
- Incrementals store only changed file parts
- GnuPG encryption and signing are supported
- Many cloud and file-server backends are listed
- Preserves permissions, links, and device files
What to know first
- Command-line utility requires technical operation
- Hard links are not supported
- POSIX-like operating system is required
- Long incremental chains hinder recovery
SuperDuper!: what it does well
- Copies drives, folders, and files for backup and recovery.
- Can create bootable copies on supported configurations.
- Scheduled copies can run when the app is closed or the user is logged out.
- Supports network shares over SMB, AFP, and NFS.
- Can run macOS Shortcuts around a copy job.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon or Intel.
- It is not an iPhone or iPad app.
- Smart Update, scheduling, and network destinations require registration.
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