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BorgBackup alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave BorgBackup: no native Windows build, and remote targets must be SSH servers running Borg, not S3 or cloud drives directly. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces BorgBackup, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. restic currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1restic logoresticOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 368.8
2Kopia logoKopiaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 364.8
3Duplicati logoDuplicatiOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 461.8
  1. restic logo

    1. resticTop pick

    Best for: Admins and power users scripting reliable encrypted backups

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from BorgBackup

    Similar encrypted, deduplicated CLI backups, but writes straight to S3, B2 and other cloud storage and runs on Windows.

    Pros

    • Single binary, easy to deploy on servers
    • Encrypted, deduplicated snapshots
    • Very stable and well regarded

    Cons

    • No official GUI
    • You set up scheduling and monitoring yourself
    • Pruning large repositories can be slow
    Visit restic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is restic a good BorgBackup alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 29, 2026restic.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, BSD, Mac and Windows
    Checked Oct 29, 2026restic.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup
    No server required
    Checked Oct 29, 2026restic.net(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Kopia logo

    2. Kopia

    Best for: Technical users wanting fast, encrypted backups with an optional GUI

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from BorgBackup

    Encrypted deduplicated backups with an optional desktop GUI and direct cloud storage support.

    Pros

    • Desktop app plus CLI
    • Fast deduplicated, compressed backups
    • Works with many storage backends

    Cons

    • Younger project than restic or Borg
    • Documentation is thin in places
    • No commercial support
    Visit Kopia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kopia a good BorgBackup alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kopia.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS and Linux (GUI and CLI)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kopia.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Backup format
    Encrypted, compressed, deduplicated
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kopia.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Duplicati logo

    3. Duplicati

    Best for: Budget-minded users who want encrypted backups to storage they already pay for

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from BorgBackup

    Free backup with a web interface and scheduler built in, and native Windows support.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Supports a long list of storage backends
    • Client-side AES-256 encryption

    Cons

    • Restores can be slow on large backups
    • Local database can need repair
    • Web interface is functional rather than friendly
    Visit Duplicati Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Duplicati a good BorgBackup alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026duplicati.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    AES-256, client-side
    Checked Oct 29, 2026duplicati.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Console free tier
    $0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026duplicati.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backends
    S3, WebDAV, SFTP, local and more
    Checked Oct 29, 2026duplicati.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best BorgBackup alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

restic logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for most people

restic

Similar encrypted, deduplicated CLI backups, but writes straight to S3, B2 and other cloud storage and runs on Windows.

Kopia logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for a free option

Kopia

Encrypted deduplicated backups with an optional desktop GUI and direct cloud storage support.

Duplicati logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for open source

Duplicati

Free backup with a web interface and scheduler built in, and native Windows support.

restic logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for self-hosting

restic

Similar encrypted, deduplicated CLI backups, but writes straight to S3, B2 and other cloud storage and runs on Windows.

Arq Backup logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for Mac

Arq Backup

Paid Mac and Windows app with a proper GUI that backs up to your own cloud storage.

restic logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for Windows

restic

Similar encrypted, deduplicated CLI backups, but writes straight to S3, B2 and other cloud storage and runs on Windows.

Vorta logo

Best BorgBackup alternative for Linux

Vorta

Keeps Borg's repository format but adds a desktop app for scheduling and restores.

BorgBackup alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to BorgBackup?

restic ranks first right now. Similar encrypted, deduplicated CLI backups, but writes straight to S3, B2 and other cloud storage and runs on Windows. Kopia and Duplicati follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to BorgBackup?

Yes. restic (open source), Kopia (open source), Duplicati (open source) and Vorta (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to BorgBackup?

Yes: restic, Kopia, Duplicati and Vorta. restic, Kopia and Duplicati can also be self-hosted.

Which BorgBackup alternatives work on Linux?

restic, Kopia, Duplicati and Vorta run on Linux.

Why do people switch from BorgBackup?

The complaints we hear most: no native Windows build; remote targets must be SSH servers running Borg, not S3 or cloud drives directly; command line only; a GUI needs a separate project such as Vorta.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces BorgBackup, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.