Backrest vs Yuno Archive
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted backup & recovery options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Backrest
Web UI and orchestrator for Restic backups
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Yuno Archive
Extend functionnality of built-in yunoHost backup system
| Feature | Backrest | Yuno Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Language | TypeScript | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,071 | ★ 6 |
| First released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Backblaze | archivist, borg |
Why pick each one
Choose Yuno Archive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-only license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Shell
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Backrest or Yuno Archive better?
Neither is universally better. Backrest has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Backrest and Yuno Archive free and open-source?
Yes. Backrest is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Yuno Archive under AGPL-3.0-only. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Backrest and Yuno Archive with Docker?
Backrest: yes. Yuno Archive: check the project docs for container support.