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Pika Backup alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Pika Backup: linux only, and no full system recovery. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pika Backup, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Vorta currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Vorta logoVortaOpen sourceYesmacOS, Linux5 of 566.5
2restic logoresticOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 354.4
3Kopia logoKopiaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 352.6
4Duplicati logoDuplicatiOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 451.2
  1. Vorta logo

    1. VortaTop pick

    Best for: Mac and Linux users who want BorgBackup's encrypted, deduplicated backups without the command line

    Open sourcemacOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pika Backup

    Also a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux.

    Pros

    • Encrypted, deduplicated and compressed backups via Borg
    • Back up to local drives, your own server or BorgBase
    • Standard Borg repositories, so no vendor lock-in
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Windows is not fully supported
    • File-level backups only, not full system images
    • Remote backups need your own server or a storage service
    Visit Vorta Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Vorta a good Pika Backup alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS and Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Yes (Borg)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows support
    Not fully supported
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backup destinations
    Local drive, own server, BorgBase
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. restic logo

    2. restic

    Best for: Admins and power users scripting reliable encrypted backups

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

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pika Backup

    Free command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, for people comfortable in a terminal.

    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 ×0.352
    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 Pika Backup 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)
  3. Kopia logo

    3. Kopia

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

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

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pika Backup

    Open-source backup with a desktop GUI, encryption and cloud targets, available on Linux, Windows and Mac.

    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 ×0.346
    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 Pika Backup 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)
  4. Duplicati logo

    4. Duplicati

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

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

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pika Backup

    Free backup with a web interface and many cloud storage options, if you want off-site backups without a server.

    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 ×0.341
    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 Pika Backup 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 Pika Backup alternative for…

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

Vorta logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for most people

Vorta

Also a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux.

restic logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for a free option

restic

Free command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, for people comfortable in a terminal.

Kopia logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for open source

Kopia

Open-source backup with a desktop GUI, encryption and cloud targets, available on Linux, Windows and Mac.

Duplicati logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for self-hosting

Duplicati

Free backup with a web interface and many cloud storage options, if you want off-site backups without a server.

Vorta logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for Mac

Vorta

Also a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux.

restic logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for Windows

restic

Free command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, for people comfortable in a terminal.

Vorta logo

Best Pika Backup alternative for Linux

Vorta

Also a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux.

Pika Backup alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pika Backup?

Vorta ranks first right now. Also a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux. restic and Kopia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Pika Backup?

Yes. Vorta (open source), restic (open source), Kopia (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 Pika Backup?

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

Which Pika Backup alternatives work on Linux?

Vorta, restic, Kopia and Duplicati run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Pika Backup?

The complaints we hear most: linux only; no full system recovery; fewer advanced options than Vorta or Borg itself.

How is this list ranked?

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