Bupstash vs Restic Mailer
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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Bupstash
Easy and efficient encrypted backups
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Restic Mailer
Notification wrapper for restic backup jobs
| Feature | Bupstash | Restic Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 924 | ★ 661 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Backblaze, CrashPlan | Backblaze |
Why pick each one
Choose Bupstash if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Restic Mailer if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Shell
Frequently asked questions
Is Bupstash or Restic Mailer better?
Neither is universally better. Bupstash has the larger community, while Restic Mailer is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bupstash and Restic Mailer free and open-source?
Yes. Bupstash is licensed under MIT and Restic Mailer under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bupstash and Restic Mailer with Docker?
Bupstash: check the project docs for container support. Restic Mailer: yes.