bup vs Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone
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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bup
Efficient backup system based on the git packfile format
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Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone
Cross-platform backup tool with deduplication and encryption
| Feature | bup | Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,337 | ★ 500 |
| First released | 2010 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Time Machine | Time Machine, Backblaze |
Why pick each one
Choose bup if…
- Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
- Mature project with 7.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is bup or Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone better?
Neither is universally better. bup has the larger community, while Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are bup and Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone free and open-source?
Yes. bup is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run bup and Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone with Docker?
bup: check the project docs for container support. Backblaze alt Kopia-UI Standalone: check the project docs for container support.