HashBackup vs Minarca
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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Minarca
Cross-platform backup software with a central server
| Feature | HashBackup | Minarca |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 100 |
| First released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Replaces | CrashPlan | CrashPlan |
Why pick each one
Choose HashBackup if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Minarca if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is HashBackup or Minarca better?
Neither is universally better. Minarca has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are HashBackup and Minarca free and open-source?
Yes. HashBackup is licensed under MIT and Minarca under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HashBackup and Minarca with Docker?
HashBackup: check the project docs for container support. Minarca: yes.