Burp vs Rdiffweb
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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Rdiffweb
Web interface to browse and restore rdiff-backup repositories
| Feature | Burp | Rdiffweb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 504 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Replaces | CrashPlan | 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 Rdiffweb if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Burp or Rdiffweb better?
Neither is universally better. Burp has the larger community, while Rdiffweb is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Burp and Rdiffweb free and open-source?
Yes. Burp is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rdiffweb under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Burp and Rdiffweb with Docker?
Burp: check the project docs for container support. Rdiffweb: yes.