Restic vs UrBackup
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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Restic
Fast, secure, efficient backup program
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UrBackup
Client-server backup for files and disk images
| Feature | Restic | UrBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 35,412 | ★ 890 |
| First released | 2015 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Backblaze, Carbonite | Carbonite |
Why pick each one
Choose UrBackup if…
- Good for backing up many PCs
- Image backup support
- Central management
Frequently asked questions
Is Restic or UrBackup better?
Neither is universally better. Restic has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Restic and UrBackup free and open-source?
Yes. Restic is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and UrBackup under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Restic and UrBackup with Docker?
Restic: yes. UrBackup: yes.