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Eonvelope vs Kopia

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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EO Eonvelope Email archiving software that allows you to preserve your emails for VS KO Kopia Fast, encrypted backup with a clean interface
FeatureEonvelopeKopia
CategoryBackup & RecoveryBackup & Recovery
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageK8SGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbinary, docker
GitHub stars★ 7★ 13,798
First released20262019
Replaces—Backblaze, Carbonite

Why pick each one

Choose Eonvelope if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Written in K8S
Eonvelope details

Choose Kopia if…

  • GUI and CLI both available
  • Fast and efficient
  • Modern design
Kopia details

Frequently asked questions

Is Eonvelope or Kopia better?

Kopia is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Eonvelope if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Eonvelope and Kopia free and open-source?

Yes. Eonvelope is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kopia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Eonvelope and Kopia with Docker?

Eonvelope: yes. Kopia: yes.

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