Duplicati vs Restic Browser
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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Restic Browser
Desktop app to browse and restore Restic snapshots
| Feature | Duplicati | Restic Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | C# | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,864 | ★ 1,275 |
| First released | 2008 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Backblaze, Carbonite | Time Machine |
Why pick each one
Choose Restic Browser if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Duplicati or Restic Browser better?
Neither is universally better. Duplicati has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Duplicati and Restic Browser free and open-source?
Yes. Duplicati is licensed under MIT and Restic Browser under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Duplicati and Restic Browser with Docker?
Duplicati: yes. Restic Browser: check the project docs for container support.