Duplicati vs Minarca Backup
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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Duplicati
Free backup software with a friendly web UI
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Minarca Backup
Centralized rdiff-backup with self-service restore
| Feature | Duplicati | Minarca Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,864 | ★ 239 |
| First released | 2008 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Backblaze, Carbonite | CrashPlan, Veeam |
Why pick each one
Choose Minarca Backup if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Duplicati or Minarca Backup better?
Duplicati is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Minarca Backup if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Duplicati and Minarca Backup free and open-source?
Yes. Duplicati is licensed under MIT and Minarca Backup under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Duplicati and Minarca Backup with Docker?
Duplicati: yes. Minarca Backup: yes.