Minarca Backup vs Rdiffweb
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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Minarca Backup
Centralized rdiff-backup with self-service restore
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Rdiffweb
Web interface to browse and restore rdiff-backup repositories
| Feature | Minarca Backup | Rdiffweb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 239 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Replaces | CrashPlan, Veeam | CrashPlan |
Why pick each one
Choose Minarca Backup if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Rdiffweb if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Minarca Backup or Rdiffweb better?
Neither is universally better. Minarca Backup has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Minarca Backup and Rdiffweb free and open-source?
Yes. Minarca Backup is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rdiffweb under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Minarca Backup and Rdiffweb with Docker?
Minarca Backup: yes. Rdiffweb: yes.