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Duplicacy vs EaseUS Todo Backup

Duplicacy logo

Duplicacy

Software

Lock-free deduplication cloud backup

From
Free
Rated
-
EaseUS Todo Backup logo

EaseUS Todo Backup

Software

Simple and smart backup for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Duplicacy web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page; EaseUS Todo Backup the free edition cannot clone a disk, partition or system; cloning is Home edition only
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, EaseUS Todo Backup covers One-click backup.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicacy and EaseUS Todo Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicacy and EaseUS Todo Backup differ
AttributeDuplicacyEaseUS Todo Backup
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, WindowsWindows
Founded20162004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Duplicacy

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

Only in EaseUS Todo Backup

  • One-click backup
  • System clone
  • Disk imaging
  • File backup
  • Cloud backup
  • Pre-OS recovery
  • Google Drive
  • Network shares

Both cover

  • Dropbox
  • OneDrive
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Duplicacy

  • Client-side encrypted cloud backupsnot EaseUS Todo Backup
  • Lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storagenot EaseUS Todo Backup
  • Multi-destination backup supportnot EaseUS Todo Backup

EaseUS Todo Backup

  • Imaging a Windows system disk before replacing a drivenot Duplicacy
  • Scheduled file, partition and system backups on a home PCnot Duplicacy

Where each one falls short

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

Duplicacy

  • Web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page

EaseUS Todo Backup

  • The free edition cannot clone a disk, partition or system; cloning is Home edition only
  • Outlook email backup and recovery is withheld from the free edition
  • The Image Reserve Strategy is a paid Home edition feature
  • The 250GB of cloud storage offered to each user lasts 30 days
  • The product is Windows only

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicacy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicacy review.

EaseUS Todo Backup

Free
  • Home$40/year
    • System backup
    • Disk clone
    • Cloud backup

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose EaseUS Todo Backup if

  • You need one-click backup.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want system clone.

Questions people ask

Is Duplicacy or EaseUS Todo Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicacy starts at Free and EaseUS Todo Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicacy or EaseUS Todo Backup?
Duplicacy starts at Free and EaseUS Todo Backup at Free.
Does Duplicacy or EaseUS Todo Backup run on more platforms?
Duplicacy runs on macOS, Linux, Windows. EaseUS Todo Backup runs on Windows.
Can I use Duplicacy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Duplicacy best used for?
Duplicacy is most often used for client-side encrypted cloud backups, lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storage, multi-destination backup support. Of those, client-side encrypted cloud backups and lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storage are not what EaseUS Todo Backup is typically brought in for.
What can Duplicacy do that EaseUS Todo Backup cannot?
Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Client-side encryption, Multiple computers, Erasure coding. EaseUS Todo Backup covers One-click backup, System clone, Disk imaging, File backup. Both handle Dropbox, OneDrive, Windows support.

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