Arq Backup

Encrypted, versioned backup app for Mac and Windows that sends data to storage you choose.

PaidCloud storage and file sync services

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Arq Backup

Arq is a backup app for Mac and Windows that stores encrypted, deduplicated, versioned backups wherever you want: an external drive, a NAS over SFTP, or your own account at providers such as Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox. Because you bring the storage, you control cost and retention, and Arq cannot read your data thanks to end-to-end encryption. It handles scheduling, retention rules, budget enforcement, APFS snapshots on macOS and restores of individual files or whole folders. You can buy Arq outright per computer, or subscribe to Arq Premium, which bundles storage on Arq's own cloud and covers several computers. A free trial is available. It suits people who want CrashPlan-style reliability with full control; it is less hands-off than Backblaze and needs some understanding of storage options.

Best for: Mac and Windows users who want encrypted backups to their own storage.

What works

Works with many cloud providers and local drives
End-to-end encrypted, deduplicated backups
One-time licence option

Why people leave

You manage storage accounts and costs
No Linux version
Setup takes more thought than Backblaze

Top Arq Backup alternatives

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1
Backblaze Computer Backup
Hands-off unlimited backup without managing your own storage.
66.5
2
Duplicati
Free, open-source equivalent that also runs on Linux.
62.6
3
Kopia
Open-source deduplicated backup with a desktop app.
59.6
4
restic
Open-source command-line backup to the same kinds of storage.
57.2
5
Acronis True Image
Adds full disk imaging and security tools.
55.3

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Arq Backup: common questions

Is Arq Backup free?

No, Arq Backup is a paid product. Licence price: $59.99 per computer (checked on Arq Backup's own site).

Is Arq Backup open source?

No, Arq Backup is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Duplicati, Kopia and restic.

What platforms does Arq Backup run on?

Arq Backup is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Arq Backup?

The highest-ranked Arq Backup alternatives right now are Backblaze Computer Backup, Duplicati and Kopia. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Arq Backup facts

4 of 4 verified

Licence price: $59.99 per computer; Checked Oct 25, 2026arqbackup.com(opens source in a new tab); “Arq 7 $ 59.99 per computer”
Arq Premium: $69.99/year, 5 computers, 1 TB; Checked Oct 25, 2026arqbackup.com(opens source in a new tab); “Arq Premium $ 69.99 /year 5 computers and 1 TB included”
Free trial: 30 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026arqbackup.com(opens source in a new tab); “Download Arq 30-day free trial”
Encryption: End-to-end; Checked Oct 25, 2026arqbackup.com(opens source in a new tab); “with strong, end-to-end encryption so your data are only readable by you.”