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Duplicati vs Rubrik Cloud Data Management

Duplicati logo

Duplicati

Software

Free open-source backup with encryption

From
Free
Rated
-
Rubrik Cloud Data Management logo

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

Software

Zero trust data security for modern enterprises

From
$100/varies
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Duplicati has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Duplicati no managed service or commercial support; Rubrik Cloud Data Management requires substantial upfront investment with enterprise pricing models
  • They diverge on capability: Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Rubrik Cloud Data Management covers Zero trust data security.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duplicati and Rubrik Cloud Data Management actually diverge.

Attributes where Duplicati and Rubrik Cloud Data Management differ
AttributeDuplicatiRubrik Cloud Data Management
Starting priceFree$100/varies
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxCloud, On-Premises, Hybrid
Founded20082014

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Rubrik Cloud Data Management

  • Zero trust data security
  • Instant recovery
  • Ransomware detection
  • Data classification
  • Compliance automation
  • API-first architecture
  • VMware
  • AWS

Both cover

  • Azure
  • Windows support
  • 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

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

  • 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

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

  • Requires substantial upfront investment with enterprise pricing models
  • Complex implementation and integration with existing infrastructure
  • Complex configuration with many options for policies, bulk operations limits, and error handling
  • Limited built-in analytics compared to some competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Duplicati

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Duplicati review.

Rubrik Cloud Data Management

$100/varies

No published plan breakdown. See the Rubrik Cloud Data Management review.

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 Rubrik Cloud Data Management if

  • You need zero trust data security.
  • You work on Cloud, On-Premises, Hybrid.
  • You also want instant recovery.

Questions people ask

Is Duplicati or Rubrik Cloud Data Management better?
Neither clearly leads. Duplicati starts at Free and Rubrik Cloud Data Management at $100/varies, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duplicati or Rubrik Cloud Data Management?
Duplicati has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Duplicati and $100/varies for Rubrik Cloud Data Management.
Does Duplicati or Rubrik Cloud Data Management run on more platforms?
Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Rubrik Cloud Data Management runs on Cloud, On-Premises, Hybrid.
Can I use Duplicati for free?
Yes. Duplicati has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rubrik Cloud Data Management starts at $100/varies.
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 Rubrik Cloud Data Management cannot?
Duplicati covers AES-256 encryption, Incremental backup, Deduplication, Multiple cloud backends. Rubrik Cloud Data Management covers Zero trust data security, Instant recovery, Ransomware detection, Data classification. Both handle Azure, Windows support, 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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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: What ransomware protection does Rubrik offer?

Rubrik offers immutable backups that cannot be altered or deleted, providing zero trust data security. Enterprise customers receive a $10M ransomware recovery warranty for both on-premises and Rubrik managed cloud environments.

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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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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: How quickly can Rubrik recover from data loss?

Rubrik enables near-instantaneous recovery of virtual machines and databases, minimizing downtime. Global Real-Time Search provides Google-like search across all backups to quickly locate and restore specific files.

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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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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: What cloud platforms does Rubrik support?

Rubrik supports cloud mobility across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling data migration and replication to various cloud platforms.

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Rubrik Cloud Data Management: Does Rubrik reduce storage requirements?

Yes, Rubrik uses global deduplication to eliminate redundant data across all backups, significantly reducing storage requirements and optimizing storage efficiency.

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