borgmatic vs Burp
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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borgmatic
Simple configuration-driven frontend for BorgBackup
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Burp
Network backup and restore program for Unix and Windows
| Feature | borgmatic | Burp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,000 | ★ 504 |
| First released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Replaces | CrashPlan, Backblaze | CrashPlan |
Why pick each one
Choose borgmatic if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Choose Burp if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is borgmatic or Burp better?
borgmatic is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Burp if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are borgmatic and Burp free and open-source?
Yes. borgmatic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Burp under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run borgmatic and Burp with Docker?
borgmatic: yes. Burp: check the project docs for container support.