BackupPC vs Areca Backup : Which is Better?

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BackupPC

BackupPC is a free disk-to-disk backup software suite with a web-based frontend. The cross-platform server will run on any Linux, Solaris, or UNIX-based server. No client is necessary, as the server is itself a client for several protocols that are handled by other services native to the client OS.

License: Open Source

Categories: Backup & Sync

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

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Areca Backup

Areca Backup is a personal file backup software developed in Java. It is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) 2. Developed by Olivier PETRUCCI

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows Linux

BackupPC VS Areca Backup

Areca Backup is more user-friendly and ideal for individual users or small teams looking for simple file-level backups, while BackupPC offers a more robust solution suitable for larger organizations needing efficient deduplication and centralized management.

BackupPC

Pros:

  • Web-based interface
  • Efficient deduplication
  • Supports multiple backup methods
  • Agentless backups
  • Strong community support

Cons:

  • Can be complex to set up
  • Requires dedicated storage server
  • Performance can be affected by network speed

Areca Backup

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Incremental backups
  • Supports multiple storage options
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Open-source and free to use

Cons:

  • Limited advanced features
  • No built-in encryption
  • Only supports file-level backups

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