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Vorta

Desktop backup client built on BorgBackup

Backup & Recovery ★ 2.5k stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

Vorta is a graphical desktop client for the BorgBackup deduplicating backup tool. It provides scheduling, profiles, and an easy way to manage encrypted, compressed backups.

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Key features

  • GUI for BorgBackup
  • Scheduled backup profiles
  • Encrypted and deduplicated archives

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Python

Is Vorta secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Vorta's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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