Vorta vs SnapRAID
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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Vorta
Desktop backup client built on BorgBackup
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SnapRAID
Parity-based backup for disk arrays of large files
| Feature | Vorta | SnapRAID |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,490 | ★ 2,543 |
| First released | 2018 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Time Machine, CrashPlan | unRAID parity |
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 SnapRAID if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Vorta or SnapRAID better?
Neither is universally better. SnapRAID has the larger community, while Vorta is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Vorta and SnapRAID free and open-source?
Yes. Vorta is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SnapRAID under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Vorta and SnapRAID with Docker?
Vorta: check the project docs for container support. SnapRAID: check the project docs for container support.