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Duplicati
Free open-source backup with encryption
As of 30 August 2026, Duplicati is free to use. Duplicati is a free, open-source backup solution that stores encrypted backups online. Softwr lists it under File Storage. Duplicati is made by Duplicati Team, launched in 2008, available on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Overview
What Duplicati does
Duplicati is a free, open-source backup solution that stores encrypted backups online. It supports standard protocols and cloud services, offers strong AES-256 encryption, and includes incremental backup with deduplication.
What people use it for
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Ransomware protection
- Compliance
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Where it falls short
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- No managed service or commercial support
- Relies on community support
- No enterprise features
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What people choose instead of Duplicati
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- DuplicativsArq Backup
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- DuplicativsCarbonite
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- DuplicativsDuplicacy
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Capabilities
Features
AES-256 encryption
Incremental backup
Deduplication
Multiple cloud backends
Compression
Web interface
AWS S3
Integration with AWS S3
Azure
Integration with Azure
Google Drive
Integration with Google Drive
Dropbox
Integration with Dropbox
OneDrive
Integration with OneDrive
SFTP
Integration with SFTP
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Questions people ask
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Is Duplicati free?
Yes. Duplicati is completely free and open-source under the LGPL license. There are no premium tiers, trials, or limitations.
SourceWhat does Duplicati support?
Duplicati supports zero-trust, fully encrypted backups to local storage, network drives, and cloud services. It includes deduplication and incremental backups.
SourceWhat are the platforms?
Duplicati runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can back up data to local storage, network drives, or cloud providers.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Duplicati
- Company
- Duplicati Team
- Based in
- Open Source Community
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