Areca Backup AlternativesBackup Clients and other similar apps like Areca Backup

Areca Backup is described as 'File backup software which can be run on Windows or Linux. It creates backup copies (which can be encrypted and compressed) of your files and stores them on external drives, USB keys, FTP servers, supporting incremental, differential and full backups' and is a Backup Client in the backup & sync category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Areca Backup for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Areca Backup alternative is Duplicati, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Areca Backup are Rclone, rsync, Macrium Reflect and TimeShift.

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  1. Duplicati icon

    Duplicati

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    Duplicati stores encrypted, incremental backups with AES-256 encryption and GPG, compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS. Supports cloud services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and includes a built-in scheduler, auto-updater. Run backups through a web interface or command line.

    134 Duplicati alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Functionality covers almost 100% of Areca

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    • Duplicati is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Areca Backup.

    • Duplicati is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Areca Backup.

    • Duplicati is Freemium and Open SourceAreca Backup is Free and Open Source
    • Duplicati is Privacy focusedAreca Backup is not according to our users
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    Rclone

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    Rclone ("rsync for cloud storage") is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers.

    93 Rclone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    rsync

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    rsync is a software application for Unix which synchronizes files and directories from one location to another while minimizing data transfer using delta encoding when appropriate. An important feature of rsync not found in most similar programs/protocols is that the mirroring...

    130 rsync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
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    AOMEI Backupper

    Protects operating systems, files, and disks on Windows PCs and Servers with full backup, cloning, and migration tools. Offers sync, encrypted backups, flexible restore to dissimilar hardware or partitions, scheduled and real-tim...

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    Macrium Reflect

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    Offering robust backup, disk imaging, and cloning, the tool supports secure, easily recovered back-ups on local, network, and USB drives, catering to both personal and commercial needs. The subscription model provides varied rate plans for home, workstation, and server uses, ensuring comprehensive data protection.

    86 Macrium Reflect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Macrium Reflect is the most popular commercial alternative to Areca Backup.

    • Macrium Reflect is Paid and ProprietaryAreca Backup is Free and Open Source
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    TimeShift

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    TimeShift for Linux is an application that provides functionality similar to the System Restore feature in Windows and Time Machine tool in Mac OS. TimeShift protects your system by taking incremental snapshots of file system at regular intervals.

    31 TimeShift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Acronis True Image icon

    Acronis True Image

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    Full image and file backups, disk cloning, and partition management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with ransomware protection, cloud storage, fast recovery, web-based remote management, and mobile device support for flexible, secure data protection.

    156 Acronis True Image alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Acronis True Image is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Areca Backup.

    • Acronis True Image is Paid and ProprietaryAreca Backup is Free and Open Source
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    AOMEI Backupper

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    Protects operating systems, files, and disks on Windows PCs and Servers with full backup, cloning, and migration tools. Offers sync, encrypted backups, flexible restore to dissimilar hardware or partitions, scheduled and real-time backups, and space management features.

    39 AOMEI Backupper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    SyncBack

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    SyncBack allows for backing up, synchronizing, and restoring files on Windows. It offers a free version, SyncBackSE and Pro for more features, including local networks and cloud backups. Ideal for individuals and large organizations like hospitals, ensuring data protection and recovery.

    96 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    CrashPlan

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    Provides continuous, automated cloud backup and secure, scalable recovery for business servers, endpoints, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace, protecting critical data from deletion, ransomware, and failure with compliance, threat detection, and easy management features.

    104 CrashPlan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • CrashPlan is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Areca Backup.

    • CrashPlan is Paid and ProprietaryAreca Backup is Free and Open Source
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    UrBackup

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    UrBackup is a open source client/server backup system, that through a combination of image and file backups accomplishes both data safety and a fast restoration time.

    47 UrBackup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
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  14. Déjà Dup icon

    Déjà Dup

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    Déjà Dup is a simple backup tool. It hides the complexity of doing backups the Right Way (encrypted, off-site, and regularly) and uses Restic behind the scenes.

    91 Déjà Dup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    IDrive

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    Secure cloud backup supporting iPhone, Android, Windows, and more. Featuring quick backups, 256-bit encryption, data protection, and full remote management with file recovery and archiving options.

    128 IDrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
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