Ranked 3 of 7 in best backup software
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
About Kopia
Kopia makes encrypted, compressed and deduplicated snapshots of your files and can store them in cloud storage you pick. Its site lists snapshots, policies and file restore as its core functions. Kopia provides a desktop app and a command-line interface on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Kopia is licensed under Apache 2.0, and its source code is on GitHub. Among the open-source backup tools in this list, it is the one whose site describes a graphical app alongside the command line. Setup takes more steps than consumer backup products, and the cloud storage must be chosen and paid for separately.
Key features
- Desktop app and CLI
- Encrypted snapshots
- Deduplication and compression
- Works with the cloud storage you choose
- Apache-2.0 license
Strengths
- Desktop app and command-line interface
- Encrypted, compressed and deduplicated backups
Limits
- Setup takes more steps than consumer backup apps
- Cloud storage is chosen and paid for separately
Where Kopia ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup software | 3 of 7 | 88.0 | Open-source encrypted backups with a desktop app |
Alternatives to Kopia
All 6 alternatives
Arq BackupPaid backup software for Mac and Windows with many cloud providers
Carbon Copy ClonerMac backup app that makes bootable clones, snapshots and scheduled backups
resticFree open-source command-line backup program for Linux, macOS and Windows
BackblazeSubscription cloud backup for Mac and PC computers
BorgBackupDeduplicating command-line backup with compression and encryption
DuplicatiFree encrypted backup software that sends backups to many cloud providers
Questions about Kopia
- Is Kopia free?
- Kopia can be used without paying: Free and open source under Apache-2.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Kopia open source?
- Yes. Kopia publishes its source code under the Apache-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does Kopia support?
- Kopia is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line.
- What is Kopia best for?
- Open-source encrypted backups with a desktop app. In our ranking of backup software it is number 3 of 7 with a score of 88.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Kopia?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Arq Backup, Carbon Copy Cloner, restic, Backblaze.