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rsnapshot vs SnapRAID
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
rsnapshot provides scriptable, file-level snapshots without a software charge. Its Perl and rsync requirements, configuration work, and transport limitations matter when planning deployment.
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SnapRAID offers flexible parity protection while keeping disks independently readable. Its protection depends on synchronization, and encryption is outside the project.
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| rsnapshot | SnapRAID | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | rsnapshot | Not published |
| Website | rsnapshot.org | snapraid.it |
| On backup software | #45 of 151 | #49 of 151 |
rsnapshot: what it does well
- Free self-hosted filesystem backup
- Hard links reduce snapshot disk usage
- Configurable snapshot retention
- Automatic scheduling after setup
- Users can restore their own files
What to know first
- Requires rsync
- Needs system-administration skills
- Rsync daemon traffic is unencrypted on untrusted networks
- SSH remote snapshot roots are unsupported
SnapRAID: what it does well
- Recovers up to six failures
- Supports mixed disk sizes
- Files remain separately accessible
- Corruption detection and repair
- REST API integrations
What to know first
- No encryption
- Daemon unavailable on macOS
- Unsynced changes may be lost
- Community-based support
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