Vorta vs Bupstash
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 | Vorta | Bupstash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,490 | ★ 924 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Time Machine, CrashPlan | Backblaze, CrashPlan |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Bupstash if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Vorta or Bupstash better?
Vorta is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Bupstash if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Vorta and Bupstash free and open-source?
Yes. Vorta is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Bupstash under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Vorta and Bupstash with Docker?
Vorta: check the project docs for container support. Bupstash: check the project docs for container support.