Open Archiver vs Docker Volume Backup
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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Open Archiver
Email archiving solution with full-text search and eDiscovery search
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Docker Volume Backup
Backup tool for Docker volumes to local or remote storage
| Feature | Open Archiver | Docker Volume Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,224 | ★ 3,944 |
| First released | 2026 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | Veeam |
Why pick each one
Choose Open Archiver if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Docker Volume Backup if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.9k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Open Archiver or Docker Volume Backup better?
Docker Volume Backup is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Open Archiver if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Open Archiver and Docker Volume Backup free and open-source?
Yes. Open Archiver is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Docker Volume Backup under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Open Archiver and Docker Volume Backup with Docker?
Open Archiver: yes. Docker Volume Backup: yes.