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Duplicati vs HPE StoreOnce

Duplicati logo

Duplicati

Software

Free open-source backup with encryption

From
Free
Rated
-
HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Software

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Duplicati has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicati and HPE StoreOnce actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicati and HPE StoreOnce differ
AttributeDuplicatiHPE StoreOnce
Starting priceFree$5000/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxLinux, Web
Founded20082015

Identical on both: 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
  • Google Drive

Only in HPE StoreOnce

  • StoreOnce Catalyst
  • Cloud bank storage
  • Instant recovery
  • Federated deduplication
  • Encryption
  • Replication
  • Veeam
  • Commvault

Both cover

  • Azure
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Duplicati

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

HPE StoreOnce

  • Data protection
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business continuity
  • Ransomware protection
  • Compliance

Both are used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection, compliance, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicati

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicati review.

HPE StoreOnce

$5000/one-time
  • StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
    • Catalyst deduplication
    • Cloud bank
    • Instant recovery

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.

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

  • You need storeonce catalyst.
  • You work on Linux, Web.
  • You also want cloud bank storage.

Questions people ask

Is Duplicati or HPE StoreOnce better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicati starts at Free and HPE StoreOnce at $5000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicati or HPE StoreOnce?
Duplicati has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Duplicati and $5000/one-time for HPE StoreOnce.
Does Duplicati or HPE StoreOnce run on more platforms?
Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web.
Can I use Duplicati for free?
Yes. Duplicati has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time.
What is Duplicati best used for?
Duplicati is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection.
What can Duplicati do that HPE StoreOnce cannot?
Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Incremental backup, Deduplication, Multiple cloud backends. HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication. Both handle Azure, Linux support, 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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