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Veeam alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Veeam: paid editions are quote-based with no public prices, and backup server runs on Windows, which Linux-only shops may not want. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Veeam, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Acronis True Image currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kopia logoKopiaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 352.6
2Duplicati logoDuplicatiOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 451.2
  1. Kopia logo

    1. KopiaTop pick

    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 Veeam

    Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

    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 Veeam 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)
  2. Duplicati logo

    2. 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 Veeam

    Free open-source backup with a web interface that sends encrypted backups to many cloud storage targets.

    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 Veeam 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 Veeam alternative for…

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

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for most people

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Kopia logo

Best Veeam alternative for a free option

Kopia

Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

Duplicati logo

Best Veeam alternative for open source

Duplicati

Free open-source backup with a web interface that sends encrypted backups to many cloud storage targets.

Kopia logo

Best Veeam alternative for self-hosting

Kopia

Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for Mac

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for Windows

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Kopia logo

Best Veeam alternative for Linux

Kopia

Free, open-source encrypted backup for files on Windows, Mac and Linux, without Veeam's server setup.

Acronis True Image logo

Best Veeam alternative for iPhone and Android

Acronis True Image

Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent.

Veeam alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Veeam?

Acronis True Image ranks first right now. Image-based PC backup with its own cloud storage, a simpler pick if you only used the free Windows agent. Kopia and Duplicati follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Veeam?

Yes. 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 Veeam?

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

Which Veeam alternatives work on Linux?

Kopia and Duplicati run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Veeam?

The complaints we hear most: paid editions are quote-based with no public prices; backup server runs on Windows, which Linux-only shops may not want; large product range with overlapping names can be confusing to navigate.

How is this list ranked?

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