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Kopia vs Minarca
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 APILinuxMac+3
Kopia provides detailed control over encrypted snapshots, retention, and recovery, but users need to arrange their own storage. Take care with repository passwords and treat Rclone integrations as experimental.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Minarca offers self-hosted computer and server backups with centralized monitoring, multiple destinations, and several restore paths. Its central-server requirement and listed operating-system support are key considerations before deployment.
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| Kopia | Minarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Minarca |
| Website | kopia.io | minarca.org |
| On backup software | #20 of 151 | #16 of 151 |
Kopia: what it does well
- Incremental snapshots with content deduplication
- Encrypts data and filenames before upload
- Supports full, selective, and mounted restores
- Offers CLI, GUI, and optional server mode
What to know first
- Storage must be provisioned and paid for separately
- Forgotten repository passwords cannot be recovered
- Rclone support is experimental
Minarca: what it does well
- Backs up Linux, Windows, and macOS systems.
- Can send backups to remote servers or external disks.
- Supports separate repositories and quotas for multiple users.
- Directory mirrors can be accessed without the application.
- Offers agent and web-interface restore options.
What to know first
- A central server is required for desktop backups.
- Apple Silicon support is listed as coming soon.
- Mobile backup is not supported.
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