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Best Backup Software for macOS in 2026
9 of the 10 backup software ranked on listme.name match: they officially support macOS. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Arq Backup
The strongest paid option for Mac and Windows here, with many cloud destinations, multiple file versions and point-in-time recovery. It needs a paid license after a 30-day trial, and additional cloud storage is billed separately.
Best for Mac and Windows users who want versioned backups
macOSWindowsPaid
- 2
Carbon Copy Cloner
The best Mac-only choice for bootable clones, snapshots and scheduled backups, with restores of single files or a whole Mac. It is a paid app with a 30-day trial and does not run on Windows.
Best for Mac users who want bootable clones of their system disk
macOSPaid
- 3
Kopia
The open-source choice with both a desktop app and a command line on Windows, macOS and Linux. Encrypted, deduplicated snapshots go to cloud storage you choose, but setup takes more steps than consumer apps.
Best for Open-source encrypted backups with a desktop app
WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source
- 4
restic
A free, open-source command-line tool under BSD-2-Clause that covers Linux, macOS and Windows and many storage back ends. It needs a terminal and scripting, so it suits technical users rather than people who want a point-and-click app.
Best for Scripted backups from the command line on major systems
LinuxmacOSWindowsCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
Backblaze
Automatic, unlimited backup for a flat $9 a month, with a free trial that needs no credit card. Restores depend on your connection, and the subscription is an ongoing cost that the free tools here avoid.
Best for People who want backup handled for them on a Mac or PC
WindowsmacOSSubscription
- 6
Time Machine
Built into macOS, it backs up only changed files after the first backup and restores single files or a whole Mac. It needs an external disk, and its support page does not describe making a bootable copy.
Best for Mac users who want built-in file history
macOSFree
- 7
BorgBackup
A deduplicating, encrypted command-line backup tool for Linux and macOS under BSD-3-Clause. Its deduplication suits repeated backups of similar data, but its site does not list Windows.
Best for Linux and macOS administrators who script backups
LinuxmacOSCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source
- 8
Duplicacy
Cross-platform cloud backup with client-side encryption and lock-free deduplication, free for individuals on the command line. Commercial use needs a per-machine licence, and setup takes more work than a consumer app.
Best for Individuals who script encrypted cloud backups
WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineFree plan, paid upgrades
- 9
Duplicati
A free MIT-licensed backup program for Windows, macOS and Linux that sends encrypted backups to many cloud providers. Its paid hosted console is optional, and setting up cloud destinations takes care.
Best for Free encrypted cloud backup on three systems
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arq Backup | 91.5 | Paid | macOSWindows |
 Carbon Copy Cloner | 90.0 | Paid | macOS |
 Kopia | 88.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line |
 restic | 86.5 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSWindowsCommand line |
 Backblaze | 84.0 | Subscription | WindowsmacOS |
 Time Machine | 83.0 | Free | macOS |
 BorgBackup | 82.5 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSCommand line |
 Duplicacy | 80.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line |
 Duplicati | 79.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinux |
