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Bacula vs HPE StoreOnce

Bacula logo

Bacula

Backup

The best open source backup software for Linux

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Backup

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bacula has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Bacula and HPE StoreOnce differ
AttributeBaculaHPE StoreOnce
Starting priceFree$5000/one-time
Pricing modelopen-sourceone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebLinux, Web
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup).

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 Bacula

Nothing recorded that HPE StoreOnce does not also cover.

Only in HPE StoreOnce

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

What people use each for

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

Bacula

  • Linux, Windows, and macOS network backup at scalenot HPE StoreOnce
  • VMware, KVM, Hyper-V virtual machine backupnot HPE StoreOnce
  • MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL database backupnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Microsoft Exchange Server backupnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Tape backup and enterprise data retentionnot HPE StoreOnce

HPE StoreOnce

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bacula

  • The community edition has no vendor support contract; bacula.org directs support and paid deployments toward the separate commercial Bacula Enterprise product instead.

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bacula

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Bacula review.

HPE StoreOnce

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Bacula if

  • You want to start without paying.
Bacula review

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

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

Questions people ask

Is Bacula or HPE StoreOnce better?
Neither clearly leads. Bacula 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, Bacula or HPE StoreOnce?
Bacula has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bacula and $5000/one-time for HPE StoreOnce.
Does Bacula or HPE StoreOnce run on more platforms?
Bacula runs on Web. HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web.
Can I use Bacula for free?
Yes. Bacula has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time.
What is Bacula best used for?
Bacula is most often used for linux, windows, and macos network backup at scale, vmware, kvm, hyper-v virtual machine backup, mysql, oracle, postgresql database backup, microsoft exchange server backup. Of those, linux, windows, and macos network backup at scale and vmware, kvm, hyper-v virtual machine backup are not what HPE StoreOnce is typically brought in for.
What can Bacula do that HPE StoreOnce cannot?
HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bacula: How much does Bacula cost?

Bacula Community Edition is free and open source. Bacula Enterprise is a commercial offering with a free trial available, but specific pricing is not listed on the main website.

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Bacula: Is Bacula free?

Bacula Community Edition is fully free and open source. Enterprise Edition is commercial but offers a free trial to evaluate features before purchasing.

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