Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta 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.

Not the right match-up?
FeatureDuplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmonetaDocker Volume Backup
CategoryBackup & RecoveryBackup & Recovery
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseMPL-2.0
LanguageCGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 303★ 3,944
First released20212021
ReplacesVeeamVeeam

Why pick each one

Choose Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Written in C
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta details

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)
Docker Volume Backup details

Frequently asked questions

Is Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta 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 Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta and Docker Volume Backup free and open-source?

Yes. Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Docker Volume Backup under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta and Docker Volume Backup with Docker?

Duplicacy alt MailpileBackup nono pgmoneta: check the project docs for container support. Docker Volume Backup: yes.

Related comparisons