HashBackup vs Restic
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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Restic
Fast, secure, efficient backup program
| Feature | HashBackup | Restic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 35,412 |
| First released | 2009 | 2015 |
| 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 Restic better?
Neither is universally better. Restic has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are HashBackup and Restic free and open-source?
Yes. HashBackup is licensed under MIT and Restic under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HashBackup and Restic with Docker?
HashBackup: check the project docs for container support. Restic: yes.