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Bacula Enterprise vs Duplicacy

Bacula Enterprise logo

Bacula Enterprise

Backup

Open-source enterprise backup solution

From
$500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Duplicacy logo

Duplicacy

Backup

Lock-free deduplication cloud backup

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Duplicacy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bacula Enterprise pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a request rather than listing rates; Duplicacy web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page
  • They diverge on capability: Bacula Enterprise covers Modular architecture, Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bacula Enterprise and Duplicacy actually diverge.

Attributes where Bacula Enterprise and Duplicacy differ
AttributeBacula EnterpriseDuplicacy
Starting price$500/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Linux, WebmacOS, Linux, Windows
Founded20092016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bacula Enterprise

  • Modular architecture
  • Plugin framework
  • Deduplication
  • Cloud storage
  • Encryption
  • Automated recovery testing
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

Only in Duplicacy

  • Lock-free deduplication
  • Client-side encryption
  • Multiple computers
  • Erasure coding
  • Variable-size chunking
  • RSA encryption
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud

Both cover

  • Azure
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bacula Enterprise

  • Enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containersnot Duplicacy
  • Multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one systemnot Duplicacy
  • Backup where licensing by data volume would be prohibitive, since Bacula does not charge by capacitynot Duplicacy
  • Long-retention archival for regulated environmentsnot Duplicacy

Duplicacy

  • Client-side encrypted cloud backupsnot Bacula Enterprise
  • Lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storagenot Bacula Enterprise
  • Multi-destination backup supportnot Bacula Enterprise

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bacula Enterprise

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a request rather than listing rates
  • The differences between Enterprise and the open source Community edition are not set out on the product pages, so what the licence buys is unclear until you talk to sales
  • Aimed at data centre and enterprise environments rather than small deployments

Duplicacy

  • Web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page

Pricing, plan by plan

Bacula Enterprise

$500/year
  • Bacula Enterprise$500/year
    • Unlimited data
    • Plugin support
    • Enterprise support

Duplicacy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicacy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bacula Enterprise if

  • You need modular architecture.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Web.
  • You also want plugin framework.
Bacula Enterprise review

Choose Duplicacy if

  • You need lock-free deduplication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows.
  • You also want client-side encryption.
Duplicacy review

Questions people ask

Is Bacula Enterprise or Duplicacy better?
Neither clearly leads. Bacula Enterprise starts at $500/year and Duplicacy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bacula Enterprise or Duplicacy?
Duplicacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/year for Bacula Enterprise and Free for Duplicacy.
Does Bacula Enterprise or Duplicacy run on more platforms?
Bacula Enterprise runs on Windows, Linux, Web. Duplicacy runs on macOS, Linux, Windows.
Can I use Duplicacy for free?
Yes. Duplicacy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bacula Enterprise starts at $500/year.
What is Bacula Enterprise best used for?
Bacula Enterprise is most often used for enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containers, multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one system, backup where licensing by data volume would be prohibitive, since bacula does not charge by capacity, long-retention archival for regulated environments. Of those, enterprise backup across virtual machines, databases and containers and multi-cloud and hybrid backup from one system are not what Duplicacy is typically brought in for.
What can Bacula Enterprise do that Duplicacy cannot?
Bacula Enterprise covers Modular architecture, Plugin framework, Deduplication, Cloud storage. Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Client-side encryption, Multiple computers, Erasure coding. Both handle Azure, Windows support, Linux support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bacula Enterprise: Does Bacula Enterprise offer a trial?

Yes. Bacula offers a trial that provides 'a streamlined version of Bacula Enterprise' with 'rapid access to an online, hosted environment'. However, no specific trial period duration is stated on the page.

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Duplicacy: What is the cost of the Duplicacy command line version for commercial use?

The commercial license for Duplicacy's command line version costs $50 per machine per year. The CLI version is free for individual users.

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Bacula Enterprise: Is there a free trial available, or does it require contacting sales?

The trial is available directly online without needing to contact sales first. The page provides streamlined access to test the service with Global Endpoint Deduplication and cloud storage capabilities.

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Duplicacy: Is pricing available for the Duplicacy Web GUI edition?

No pricing information is provided for the Web Edition (GUI) on the Duplicacy website. You would need to contact [email protected] for Web Edition pricing details.

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Bacula Enterprise: Does Bacula charge by data volume?

No. One customer testimonial states 'we are not charged by data volume or hardware', indicating that Bacula does not use capacity-based pricing like some competitors.

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Duplicacy: Are volume discounts available for IT service providers?

Yes, volume discounts are available for IT service providers and resellers. Contact [email protected] to discuss volume pricing options.

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Bacula Enterprise: How can I get Bacula pricing information?

Bacula directs interested parties to Request Pricing through their contact page rather than displaying rates publicly.

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Duplicacy: What backup modes and features are included in the free version?

The free version includes file, disk, partition, and system backup with full, incremental, and differential backup modes. It also offers scheduled backups, encryption, and emergency disk creation.

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