Pika Backup alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Pika Backup alternative for most people
VortaAlso a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux.
Best Pika Backup alternative for a free option
resticFree command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, for people comfortable in a terminal.
Best Pika Backup alternative for open source
KopiaOpen-source backup with a desktop GUI, encryption and cloud targets, available on Linux, Windows and Mac.
Best Pika Backup alternative for self-hosting
DuplicatiFree backup with a web interface and many cloud storage options, if you want off-site backups without a server.
Best Pika Backup alternative for Mac
VortaAlso a Borg front-end, with more options such as profiles and pruning, and it runs on macOS as well as Linux.
Best Pika Backup alternative for Windows
resticFree command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, for people comfortable in a terminal.
Best Pika Backup alternative for Linux
VortaAlso 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.