Vorta alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Backblaze Computer Backup	Paid	No	Windows, macOS, iOS +2	4 of 4	49.0

1. Backblaze Computer BackupTop pick
Best for: Anyone who wants a no-thought, unlimited offsite backup of one computer
PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web
49.0
score / 100
Why switch from Vorta
Paid set-and-forget cloud backup for Mac and Windows, with no server or storage to manage yourself.
Pros
Unlimited data, including external drives
Runs automatically with minimal setup
Restore by download or shipped drive
Cons
No Linux support
Default version history is only 30 days
Not a sync or sharing tool
Visit Backblaze Computer Backup Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.334
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 Backblaze Computer Backup a good Vorta alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
$99 per computer/year
Checked Oct 29, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Storage
Unlimited
Checked Oct 29, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Version retention
Forever retention option
Checked Oct 29, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monthly price
$9/month
Checked Oct 29, 2026backblaze.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Vorta alternative for…

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

Best Vorta alternative for most people

Pika Backup

Another free Borg front-end, built for GNOME with an even simpler interface and scheduled backups.

Best Vorta alternative for a free option

BorgBackup

The engine Vorta runs on; use it directly if you're happy scripting backups from the terminal.

Best Vorta alternative for open source

restic

Free, open-source command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, and it runs on Windows too.

Best Vorta alternative for self-hosting

Kopia

Open-source backup with both a GUI and CLI, encryption and deduplication, available on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Best Vorta alternative for Mac

Duplicati

Free, open-source backup with a web interface, encryption and many cloud storage targets, including Windows.

Best Vorta alternative for Windows

Arq Backup

Paid Mac and Windows backup app with a polished interface that stores encrypted backups in your own cloud storage.

Best Vorta alternative for Linux

Pika Backup

Another free Borg front-end, built for GNOME with an even simpler interface and scheduled backups.

Best Vorta alternative for iPhone and Android

Backblaze Computer Backup

Paid 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 Backup

Paid 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.