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Borg
borgbackup.orgAlso covers encryption
BorgBackup is a deduplicating backup program with compression and authenticated encryption, described as free software.
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The Best Borg Alternatives in 2026
3 alternatives0 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like Borg? Here are 3 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are open source.
Borg combines compression and authenticated encryption in a deduplicating archiver; this repository identifies its README as Borg 2.
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First suggestionBorgBorgBackup is a deduplicating backup program with…Open source optionKopiaKopia backs up data across Windows, macOS, and Linux with…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borg | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 2 | Kopia | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Rescuezilla | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers encryption · same kind of open-source project · open source
Kopia backs up data across Windows, macOS, and Linux with incremental backups, client-side encryption, compression, and deduplication.
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Also covers python · same kind of open-source project · open source
Rescuezilla supports disk cloning and imaging and works with Clonezilla; its repository calls it a graphical interface for Clonezilla.
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What is the best alternative to Borg?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Borg are Borg, Kopia, and Rescuezilla.
Are there open-source alternatives to Borg?
Yes: Kopia and Rescuezilla.
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