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restic vs SEP sesam
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 Open source APILinuxMac+2
restic offers free file backup with a range of storage options and integrity checks. Keep repository passwords safe, since losing one prevents access to the stored data.
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
SEP sesam offers a free, limited Community Edition and a quote-based commercial edition. Check the Community Edition's system and client limits against your backup needs before choosing it.
Visit SEP sesamThe facts
| restic | SEP sesam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | SEP sesam |
| Website | restic.net | sep.de |
| On backup software | #3 of 151 | #7 of 151 |
restic: what it does well
- Free and open source under the BSD 2-Clause License.
- Transfers only changed file portions.
- Runs without a server or complex setup.
- Supports multiple storage backends.
- Can restore snapshots and check data integrity.
What to know first
- No mobile backup.
- No ransomware protection.
- Losing the repository password makes stored data inaccessible.
SEP sesam: what it does well
- Ransomware protection is included.
- Backs up computers and servers.
- Community Edition includes a 3 TB storage pool.
- Supports Linux, macOS, Windows and web.
What to know first
- Community Edition is limited to five backup clients.
- Community Edition covers limited systems.
- Commercial edition pricing is quote-based.
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