btrbk vs Vorta
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 | btrbk | Vorta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,125 | ★ 2,490 |
| First released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Time Machine | Time Machine, CrashPlan |
Why pick each one
Choose btrbk if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Perl
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Choose Vorta if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is btrbk or Vorta better?
Vorta is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider btrbk if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are btrbk and Vorta free and open-source?
Yes. btrbk is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Vorta under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run btrbk and Vorta with Docker?
btrbk: check the project docs for container support. Vorta: check the project docs for container support.