Burp vs Vorta
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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Burp
Network backup and restore program for Unix and Windows
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Vorta
Desktop backup client built on BorgBackup
| Feature | Burp | Vorta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 504 | ★ 2,490 |
| First released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Replaces | CrashPlan | Time Machine, CrashPlan |
Why pick each one
Choose Burp if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 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 Burp or Vorta better?
Vorta is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Burp if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Burp and Vorta free and open-source?
Yes. Burp is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Vorta under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Burp and Vorta with Docker?
Burp: check the project docs for container support. Vorta: check the project docs for container support.