Kopia alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Kopia: younger project than restic or Borg, and documentation is thin in places. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kopia, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. restic currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Kopia alternative for most people
resticLonger-established open-source backup with a similar repository model.
Best Kopia alternative for a free option
DuplicatiOpen-source backup with a web interface and many backends.
Best Kopia alternative for open source
resticLonger-established open-source backup with a similar repository model.
Best Kopia alternative for self-hosting
resticLonger-established open-source backup with a similar repository model.
Best Kopia alternative for Windows
Backblaze Computer BackupHands-off unlimited backup with no repository to manage.
Best Kopia alternative for Linux
resticLonger-established open-source backup with a similar repository model.
Best Kopia alternative for iPhone and Android
Backblaze Computer BackupHands-off unlimited backup with no repository to manage.
Best Kopia alternative for working in the browser
Backblaze Computer BackupHands-off unlimited backup with no repository to manage.
Kopia alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Kopia?
restic ranks first right now. Longer-established open-source backup with a similar repository model. Duplicati and Arq Backup follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Kopia?
Yes. restic (open source) and Duplicati (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kopia?
Yes: restic and Duplicati. restic and Duplicati can also be self-hosted.
Which Kopia alternatives work on Linux?
restic and Duplicati run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Kopia?
The complaints we hear most: younger project than restic or Borg; documentation is thin in places; no commercial support.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Kopia, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.