Vorta alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Vorta: windows is not fully supported, and file-level backups only, not full system images. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vorta, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pika Backup currently ranks first.
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Best Vorta alternative for most people
Pika BackupAnother free Borg front-end, built for GNOME with an even simpler interface and scheduled backups.
Best Vorta alternative for a free option
BorgBackupThe engine Vorta runs on; use it directly if you're happy scripting backups from the terminal.
Best Vorta alternative for open source
resticFree, open-source command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, and it runs on Windows too.
Best Vorta alternative for self-hosting
KopiaOpen-source backup with both a GUI and CLI, encryption and deduplication, available on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Best Vorta alternative for Mac
DuplicatiFree, open-source backup with a web interface, encryption and many cloud storage targets, including Windows.
Best Vorta alternative for Windows
Arq BackupPaid Mac and Windows backup app with a polished interface that stores encrypted backups in your own cloud storage.
Best Vorta alternative for Linux
Pika BackupAnother free Borg front-end, built for GNOME with an even simpler interface and scheduled backups.
Best Vorta alternative for iPhone and Android
Backblaze Computer BackupPaid set-and-forget cloud backup for Mac and Windows, with no server or storage to manage yourself.
Best Vorta alternative for working in the browser
Backblaze Computer BackupPaid set-and-forget cloud backup for Mac and Windows, with no server or storage to manage yourself.
Vorta alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Vorta?
Pika Backup ranks first right now. Another free Borg front-end, built for GNOME with an even simpler interface and scheduled backups. BorgBackup and restic follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Vorta?
Yes. Pika Backup (open source), BorgBackup (open source), restic (open source) and Kopia (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Vorta?
Yes: Pika Backup, restic, Kopia and Duplicati. restic, Kopia and Duplicati can also be self-hosted.
Which Vorta alternatives work on Linux?
Pika Backup, BorgBackup, restic, Kopia and Duplicati run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Vorta?
The complaints we hear most: windows is not fully supported; file-level backups only, not full system images; remote backups need your own server or a storage service.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Vorta, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.