Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup 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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FeatureBackblaze alt nono Nxs-backupKopia
CategoryBackup & RecoveryBackup & Recovery
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybinary, docker
GitHub stars★ 275★ 13,798
First released20222019
ReplacesVeeamBackblaze, Carbonite

Why pick each one

Choose Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup details

Choose Kopia if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup or Kopia better?

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

Are Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup and Kopia free and open-source?

Yes. Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Kopia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup and Kopia with Docker?

Backblaze alt nono Nxs-backup: yes. Kopia: yes.

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