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Duplicacy vs Keepit

Duplicacy logo

Duplicacy

Backup

Lock-free deduplication cloud backup

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Keepit logo

Keepit

Backup

Independent cloud backup for SaaS workloads

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Duplicacy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Duplicacy web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page; Keepit search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicacy and Keepit actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicacy and Keepit differ
AttributeDuplicacyKeepit
Starting priceFree$3/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, WindowsWeb
Founded20162017

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 Duplicacy

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

Only in Keepit

  • Vendor-independent storage
  • Immutable backup
  • Blockchain verification
  • Unlimited retention
  • Granular restore
  • API access
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Duplicacy

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

Keepit

  • Data protectionnot Duplicacy
  • Disaster recoverynot Duplicacy
  • Business continuitynot Duplicacy
  • Ransomware protectionnot Duplicacy
  • Compliancenot 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

Keepit

  • Search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options
  • Download speeds during restoration are slow, particularly for mailbox restorations
  • Console interface is complex and unintuitive, making file retrieval time-consuming
  • Limited support for advanced features like Power Automate flows and manual backup job initiation
  • Primarily targets SaaS applications and is not a single platform for on-premises workloads, VMs, or endpoint backup

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicacy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicacy review.

Keepit

$3/month
  • Keepit Business$3/month
    • Immutable backup
    • Unlimited retention
    • Blockchain verification

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.
Duplicacy review

Choose Keepit if

  • You need vendor-independent storage.
  • You also want immutable backup.
Keepit review

Questions people ask

Is Duplicacy or Keepit better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicacy starts at Free and Keepit at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicacy or Keepit?
Duplicacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Duplicacy and $3/month for Keepit.
Does Duplicacy or Keepit run on more platforms?
Duplicacy runs on macOS, Linux, Windows. Keepit runs on Web.
Can I use Duplicacy for free?
Yes. Duplicacy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Keepit starts at $3/month.
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 Keepit is typically brought in for.
What can Duplicacy do that Keepit cannot?
Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Client-side encryption, Multiple computers, Erasure coding. Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage, Immutable backup, Blockchain verification, Unlimited retention. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Keepit: What SaaS applications does Keepit protect?

Keepit provides backup for Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Groups, Public Folders), Microsoft Entra ID, Google, Salesforce, and 15 SaaS applications total as of 2026, with plans to add more.

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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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Keepit: How is Keepit priced?

Keepit uses custom pricing starting at $5 per seat monthly. Enterprise plans are custom quoted, with median annual contracts around $60,270. The pricing includes unlimited data storage.

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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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Keepit: Does Keepit guarantee immutability?

Yes, Keepit's architecture runs on secure, private infrastructure offering data immutability to prevent ransomware and accidental deletion.

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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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