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This repository compares Linux backup solutions and records research done before the restic project.
About Linux File Backup
This repository collects Linux backup programs researched before the restic project. It lists programs alphabetically with tags for capabilities such as encryption, deduplication, compression, incremental backups, and support for S3, SSH, and other backends.
Inclusion is limited to Free Software dedicated to backup that works on Linux without requiring a custom network or cloud service. Many entries are marked as needing tag review, and planned benchmarks and a sortable table are not yet provided.
Key features
- Alphabetical list of backup programs that run on Linux
- Tags indicate encryption, deduplication, compression and incremental support
- Tags indicate support for S3, GCS, SSH and WebDAV backends
- Tags show implementation language such as Go, Python, Perl, Rust
- Accepts pull requests to add qualifying backup solutions
Best for: People comparing free backup programs that work on Linux.
Good for
- Central list of Linux backup programs with capability tags
- Defined tag meanings for encryption, deduplication, backends and languages
- Accepts pull requests for additional qualifying programs
Watch out for
- Many listed programs are marked as needing tag review
- Benchmarks and sortable tag table are listed as future work
- Excludes tools that need a custom cloud service or are not dedicated to backup
Linux File Backup at a glance
- Website
- github.com/restic/others
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Linux File Backup FAQ
What programs are included in the list?
Free Software dedicated to backup that works on Linux and does not require a custom network or cloud service.
How can a missing backup program be added?
Create a pull request if the program meets the inclusion criteria.
What do the list tags describe?
Tags describe properties such as local encryption, deduplication, compression, incremental support, and backends including S3, SSH, GCS, and WebDAV.
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