Barman vs Duplicati
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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Barman
Backup and recovery manager for PostgreSQL
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Duplicati
Free backup software with a friendly web UI
| Feature | Barman | Duplicati |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,214 | ★ 14,864 |
| First released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Veeam | Backblaze, Carbonite |
Why pick each one
Choose Barman if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Barman or Duplicati better?
Duplicati is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Barman if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Barman and Duplicati free and open-source?
Yes. Barman is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Duplicati under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Barman and Duplicati with Docker?
Barman: check the project docs for container support. Duplicati: yes.