Vorta

Free, open-source desktop app that puts a graphical interface on BorgBackup for macOS and Linux.

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 7
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About Vorta

Vorta is a desktop backup client that wraps BorgBackup, the command-line tool known for encrypted, deduplicated and compressed backups, in a point-and-click interface. You create profiles that group source folders, a destination and a schedule, and Vorta runs Borg for you in the background. Destinations can be a local or USB drive, your own server over SSH, or BorgBase, a hosted Borg storage service run by the same people who maintain Vorta. Because the data is stored in standard Borg repositories, there's no lock-in: you can still reach the archives with the Borg command line or another Borg front-end. Vorta lists all point-in-time archives in one place, lets you mount or restore individual files, and handles pruning of old archives. It's free and open source under the GPL and runs on macOS and most Linux distributions. Windows isn't properly supported because Borg itself isn't, and it backs up files rather than producing full system images.

Best for: Mac and Linux users who want BorgBackup's encrypted, deduplicated backups without the command line.

What works

Encrypted, deduplicated and compressed backups via Borg
Back up to local drives, your own server or BorgBase
Standard Borg repositories, so no vendor lock-in
Free and open source

Why people leave

Windows is not fully supported
File-level backups only, not full system images
Remote backups need your own server or a storage service

Top Vorta alternatives

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1
Pika Backup
Another free Borg front-end, built for GNOME with an even simpler interface and scheduled backups.
66.5
2
BorgBackup
The engine Vorta runs on; use it directly if you're happy scripting backups from the terminal.
54.5
3
restic
Free, open-source command-line backup with encryption and many cloud backends, and it runs on Windows too.
54.4
4
Kopia
Open-source backup with both a GUI and CLI, encryption and deduplication, available on Windows, Mac and Linux.
52.6
5
Duplicati
Free, open-source backup with a web interface, encryption and many cloud storage targets, including Windows.
51.2

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Vorta: common questions

Is Vorta free?

Yes. Vorta is free, open-source software.

Is Vorta open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at borgbase/vorta.

What platforms does Vorta run on?

Vorta is available for macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Vorta?

The highest-ranked Vorta alternatives right now are Pika Backup, BorgBackup and restic. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Vorta facts

5 of 5 verified

License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Platforms: macOS and Linux; Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab); “Vorta on GitHub A Desktop Client for Borg Backup Vorta is a backup client for macOS and Linux desktops.”
Encryption: Yes (Borg); Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab); “🤩 Encrypted, deduplicated and compressed backups using Borg as backend.”
Windows support: Not fully supported; Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab); “Windows is currently not fully supported by Borg, but this may change in the future.”
Backup destinations: Local drive, own server, BorgBase; Checked Oct 29, 2026vorta.borgbase.com(opens source in a new tab); “No vendor lock-in – back up to local drives, your own server or BorgBase , a hosting service for Borg backups.”