BackupPC
BackupPC backs up Linux, Windows, and macOS computers to a server disk, according to its project description.
About BackupPC
BackupPC backs up Linux, Windows and macOS PCs and laptops to a server's disk. Administrators can view log files, configuration and current status through a web interface, while users can start and cancel backups and browse and restore files. It stores identical files only once across backups, compresses new files, and requires no client-side software. Version 4.4.0 was released on June 20, 2020.
Key features
- Backs up Linux, Windows, and macOS PCs to server disk
- Web interface shows logs, configuration, and backup status
- Users can start and cancel backups themselves
- Browse and restore files from stored backups
- Stores identical files once across different PCs
- Compresses only new files not already stored
Best for: Administrators managing central disk backups for multiple Linux, Windows, and macOS computers.
Good for
- Supports Linux, Windows, and macOS clients from one server system
- Deduplication stores identical files once to reduce disk use
- No client-side software is needed
BackupPC at a glance
- Website
- backuppc.github.io/backuppc
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Backup & Recovery
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BackupPC FAQ
Does BackupPC need software installed on each client computer?
No. The project states that no client-side software is needed.
Which computers can be backed up?
Linux, Windows, and macOS PCs and laptops to a server's disk.
What version is reported on the homepage?
Version 4.4.0, released on June 20, 2020.
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