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Duplicati vs KNIME

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Duplicati

File Storage

Free open-source backup with encryption

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
KNIME logo

KNIME

Machine Learning

Open source data analytics and integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Duplicati no managed service or commercial support; KNIME the free Analytics Platform runs locally only, so anything shared or scheduled requires a paid Hub
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, KNIME covers Visual workflows.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicati and KNIME actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicati and KNIME differ
AttributeDuplicatiKNIME
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxLinux, Mac, Windows
CategoryFile StorageMachine Learning
Founded20082004

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 KNIME

  • Visual workflows
  • Data preprocessing
  • Machine learning
  • Visualization
  • Reporting
  • Python
  • R
  • Spark

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Duplicati

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

KNIME

  • Data science and machine learning workflowsnot Duplicati
  • ETL and data pipeline automationnot Duplicati
  • Predictive analytics and modelingnot 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

KNIME

  • The free Analytics Platform runs locally only, so anything shared or scheduled requires a paid Hub
  • The free AI assistant is limited to 20 interactions a month
  • Paid workflow runtime is metered in credits, with 120 included on Pro and overage at $0.025 per vCore minute
  • The Team plan at $99 a month includes 3 members, with additional seats at $49 a month each
  • Business Hub pricing is on request, and its tiers are capped at 4, 8 and 16 vCores with 5, 5 and 20 users

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicati

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicati review.

KNIME

Free
  • Analytics PlatformFree
    • 300+ data sources
    • Unlimited local processing
    • K-AI assistant (20 interactions/month)
  • Pro$19/month
    • 120 workflow runtime credits
    • Data app deployment
    • K-AI (500 interactions/month)
  • Team$99/month
    • All Pro features
    • Collaboration spaces for up to 3 team members
    • Additional members: $49/month each
  • Business Hub$null/month
    • Enterprise automation and governance
    • LDAP/OAuth authentication
    • Staged deployment

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 KNIME if

  • You need visual workflows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want data preprocessing.
KNIME review

Questions people ask

Is Duplicati or KNIME better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicati starts at Free and KNIME at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicati or KNIME?
Duplicati starts at Free and KNIME at Free.
Does Duplicati or KNIME run on more platforms?
Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. KNIME runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.
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 KNIME is typically brought in for.
What can Duplicati do that KNIME cannot?
Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Incremental backup, Deduplication, Multiple cloud backends. KNIME covers Visual workflows, Data preprocessing, Machine learning, Visualization. Both handle Windows support, Mac support, Linux 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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KNIME: Is KNIME free?

Yes, KNIME Analytics Platform is free with 300+ data sources, unlimited local processing, and 20 K-AI assistant interactions per month.

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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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KNIME: What do KNIME paid plans cost?

Pro plan starts at $19/month with 120 runtime credits. Team plan starts at $99/month for up to 3 members, with additional members at $49/month each.

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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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KNIME: What is KNIME's runtime credit system?

Pro and Team plans include runtime credits for workflow execution. Additional runtime beyond included credits costs $0.025 per vCore minute.

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KNIME: Does KNIME offer enterprise pricing?

Yes, Business Hub is available for enterprises needing automation, governance, LDAP/OAuth auth, and dedicated resources. Pricing available on request.

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