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Duplicati vs GParted

Duplicati logo

Duplicati

File Storage

Free open-source backup with encryption

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GParted logo

GParted

Utilities

Graphical partition editor for disks

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Duplicati no managed service or commercial support; GParted partition operations risk data loss, and a backup before use is not optional advice
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, GParted covers Graphical partitioning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicati and GParted actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicati and GParted differ
AttributeDuplicatiGParted
Pricing modelUnknownOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxLinux, Live USB
CategoryFile StorageUtilities
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Duplicati

  • AES-256 encryption
  • Incremental backup
  • Deduplication
  • Multiple cloud backends
  • Compression
  • Web interface
  • AWS S3
  • Azure

Only in GParted

  • Graphical partitioning
  • Wide filesystem support
  • Live boot image
  • Queued operations

What people use each for

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

Duplicati

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

GParted

  • Resizing a system partition, booted from the live imagenot Duplicati
  • Preparing disk layout before installing an operating systemnot Duplicati
  • Recovering space or repairing partition tables on a failing disknot Duplicati

Where each one falls short

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

Duplicati

  • No managed service or commercial support
  • Relies on community support
  • No enterprise features

GParted

  • Partition operations risk data loss, and a backup before use is not optional advice
  • Cannot safely modify mounted partitions, so system drives require booting the live image
  • Large move and resize operations can take hours and must not be interrupted
  • The interface is functional rather than reassuring, which matters for an operation this consequential

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicati

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicati review.

GParted

Free
  • GPartedFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Duplicati if

  • You need aes-256 encryption.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want incremental backup.
Duplicati review

Choose GParted if

  • You need graphical partitioning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Live USB.
  • You also want wide filesystem support.
GParted review

Questions people ask

Is Duplicati or GParted better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicati starts at Free and GParted at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicati or GParted?
Duplicati starts at Free and GParted at Free.
Does Duplicati or GParted run on more platforms?
Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. GParted runs on Linux, Live USB.
Can I use Duplicati for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Duplicati best used for?
Duplicati is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what GParted is typically brought in for.
What can Duplicati do that GParted cannot?
Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Incremental backup, Deduplication, Multiple cloud backends. GParted covers Graphical partitioning, Wide filesystem support, Live boot image, Queued operations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Duplicati: Is Duplicati free?

Yes. Duplicati is completely free and open-source under the LGPL license. There are no premium tiers, trials, or limitations.

Source
GParted: Is GParted free?

Yes, open source under the GPL.

Duplicati: What does Duplicati support?

Duplicati supports zero-trust, fully encrypted backups to local storage, network drives, and cloud services. It includes deduplication and incremental backups.

Source
GParted: Can GParted resize my system drive?

Not while it is mounted. Boot the GParted live USB image, which runs independently of the installed system.

Duplicati: What are the platforms?

Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can back up data to local storage, network drives, or cloud providers.

Source
GParted: Is it safe?

The operations are consequential and interruption during a move or resize can lose data. Back up before using it, every time.

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