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FastBack vs FolderRewind

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.

FastBack

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

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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FolderRewind

Free plan Open source APIWindows

FolderRewind combines several backup modes, automation, compression choices, and optional cloud transfer in a free Windows package. Its Minecraft extension adds targeted save-management features, though partial restores have a specific mode restriction.

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The facts

	FastBack	FolderRewind
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	API, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	folderrewind.top
On minecraft backup software	#1 of 30	#4 of 30

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.

FolderRewind: what it does well

Free and open source for Windows 10 and 11
Offers full, incremental, and overwrite backup modes
Supports AES-256 encrypted backups
Automation includes schedules, startup, and conditions
MineRewind adds Minecraft save discovery and hot restore

What to know first

Windows only
MSI distribution is marked beta
Partial restores disable Clean mode

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