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Relax-and-Recover vs ViceVersa
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 LinuxSelf-hosted
ReaR provides a broad recovery workflow across physical and virtual Linux systems, with multiple boot media and backup integrations. Administrators need to run it with root privileges and safeguard its configuration and rescue media.
Visit Relax-and-Recover Free plan Windows
ViceVersa provides Windows backup with a free edition and several licenses for desktop, server, and technician scenarios. Buyers should match the license to their computers, servers, or technician needs and note the per-server requirement.
Visit ViceVersaThe facts
| Relax-and-Recover | ViceVersa | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Relax-and-Recover | ViceVersa |
| Website | relax-and-recover.org | tgrmn.com |
| On backup software | #58 of 151 | #62 of 151 |
Relax-and-Recover: what it does well
- Free and GPL-licensed
- Supports guided and unattended recovery
- Recovers between physical and virtual systems
- Supports ISO, USB, tape, and PXE media
- Integrates with several backup programs
What to know first
- Runs on Linux only
- Must run as root
- Users must protect configuration files and rescue media
ViceVersa: what it does well
- Free edition has no stated time limit
- Supports computer and server backup
- Desktop license covers up to two computers
- Offers separate server and technician plans
- 30-day trial listed
What to know first
- Windows-only availability
- Each participating server needs a license
- Desktop price is billed as a one-time payment
- Server and technician plans cost more
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