HashBackup 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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HashBackup
Efficient command-line backup with deduplication
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Kopia
Fast, encrypted backup with a clean interface
| Feature | HashBackup | Kopia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 13,798 |
| First released | 2009 | 2019 |
| Replaces | CrashPlan | Backblaze, Carbonite |
Why pick each one
Choose HashBackup if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is HashBackup or Kopia better?
Kopia is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider HashBackup if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are HashBackup and Kopia free and open-source?
Yes. HashBackup is licensed under MIT and Kopia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HashBackup and Kopia with Docker?
HashBackup: check the project docs for container support. Kopia: yes.