Duplicati
by Duplicati · Encrypted backups to your own cloud or on-prem storage, centrally managed
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Overview
Duplicati backs up servers, desktops, laptops and NAS to cloud or on-premises storage, managed from a single console with per-machine status and centrally pushed backup policies. Data is encrypted with AES-256 on the machine before it reaches the network, and only changed blocks are sent. You supply your own storage — S3, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2, SFTP, NAS and others — or use Duplicati's own.
- Best for
- IT teams and MSPs backing up machines to their own cloud or on-prem storage from one console
- Pricing
- Free for up to 2 machines, then Pro at $2.50 per machine/month ($2 billed annually, up to 100 machines) and Enterprise from $3 per machine/month, with storage and Microsoft 365/Google Workspace backup charged separately.
- Runs on
- WebmacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hostedCLI
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Bring your own storage: no added storage fees or bandwidth limits
- AES-256 encryption applied locally before data leaves the machine
- Only changed blocks are transmitted, reducing WAN and egress load
- Free tier for 2 machines; Pro at $2 per machine/month billed annually
Trade-offs
- Free tier stops at 2 machines and the last 200 backups
- Pro is capped at 100 machines; above that means Enterprise
- Enterprise needs 10 machines minimum and a yearly contract
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup cost $0.50 per user/month extra
How Duplicati markets itself
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“Secure backup solution for hybrid cloud and on-prem”
- Angle: Contrarian / anti-incumbent
- Hero: Product screenshot
Pricing
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How this score is made up
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API quality
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Documentation
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Customer sentiment
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Marketing site structure
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Page speed
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Openness
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