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Duplicati vs Hetzner Cloud

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Duplicati

Software

Free open-source backup with encryption

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Hetzner Cloud

Software

Affordable cloud servers in Europe

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Duplicati no managed service or commercial support; Hetzner Cloud cost-Optimized plans are shown as currently unavailable
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Hetzner Cloud covers Cloud servers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicati and Hetzner Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicati and Hetzner Cloud differ
AttributeDuplicatiHetzner Cloud
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, Api, Cli
Founded20081997

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Duplicati

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

Only in Hetzner Cloud

  • Cloud servers
  • Block storage
  • Object storage
  • Load balancers
  • Networks
  • Firewalls
  • Floating IPs
  • Backups

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Duplicati

  • Data protectionnot Hetzner Cloud
  • Disaster recoverynot Hetzner Cloud
  • Business continuitynot Hetzner Cloud
  • Ransomware protectionnot Hetzner Cloud
  • Compliancenot Hetzner Cloud

Hetzner Cloud

  • Low-cost virtual servers for development and testingnot Duplicati
  • European hosting with data held in Germany or Finlandnot Duplicati
  • Workloads with heavy egress, where included traffic mattersnot Duplicati
  • Self-hosting applications away from the hyperscalersnot 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

Hetzner Cloud

  • Cost-Optimized plans are shown as currently unavailable
  • The shared-resource tiers are positioned for variable usage and development rather than sustained production workloads
  • Regions are limited to Germany, Finland, the United States and Singapore, so latency to other markets is a real constraint
  • The uptime guarantee is 99.9 percent, below what the large hyperscalers offer on comparable services
  • Support is 24/7 by email, without a phone channel

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicati

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicati review.

Hetzner Cloud

Free
  • CX11$3.29/month
    • 1 vCPU
    • 1GB RAM
    • 25GB SSD
  • CX21$6.59/month
    • 2 vCPU
    • 4GB RAM
    • 40GB SSD

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 Hetzner Cloud if

  • You need cloud servers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli.
  • You also want block storage.
Hetzner Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Duplicati or Hetzner Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicati starts at Free and Hetzner Cloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicati or Hetzner Cloud?
Duplicati starts at Free and Hetzner Cloud at Free.
Does Duplicati or Hetzner Cloud run on more platforms?
Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Hetzner Cloud runs on Web, Api, Cli.
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 Hetzner Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Duplicati do that Hetzner Cloud cannot?
Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Incremental backup, Deduplication, Multiple cloud backends. Hetzner Cloud covers Cloud servers, Block storage, Object storage, Load balancers. Both handle Web support.

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.

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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.

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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.

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