BorgWarehouse vs CKAN
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted backup & recovery options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | BorgWarehouse | CKAN |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 653 | ★ 5,088 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | BorgBase | — |
Why pick each one
Choose BorgWarehouse if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose CKAN if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Mature project with 5.1k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is BorgWarehouse or CKAN better?
Neither is universally better. CKAN has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are BorgWarehouse and CKAN free and open-source?
Yes. BorgWarehouse is licensed under GPL-3.0 and CKAN under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BorgWarehouse and CKAN with Docker?
BorgWarehouse: yes. CKAN: check the project docs for container support.