{"id":13297,"date":"2017-05-09T12:40:43","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T07:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=13297"},"modified":"2017-05-09T12:40:43","modified_gmt":"2017-05-09T07:10:43","slug":"10-best-free-backup-software-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-best-free-backup-software-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Free Backup Software for Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the off chance that reinforcements feel like a task on Linux, it may be a great opportunity to reconsider the software you’re utilizing. Because others applaud an application as “the best backup software ever” doesn’t make it the best for you.<\/p>\n

This list of backup software for Linux covers all the different use cases. Make a checklist of your needs and desires, take a look at our collection, and pick the best app for yourself.<\/p>\n

For Backups From the Terminal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

1. Rsync<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"rsync\"
rsync<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You could call rsync the ancestor of backup apps for Linux, since most of them are either inspired by or directly based on it. Rsync has a devastating amount of options, but it\u2019s easy to figure out how to use it for simple backups. It can\u00a0preserve both symbolic and hard links to files<\/strong>, as well as file ownership and permissions.<\/p>\n

An efficient way to use rsync is to set up a shell script and schedule it with cron, but you can find more usage examples in\u00a0the official documentation<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Obnam<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"obnam\"
obnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Obnam is all about snapshots. On first run, it performs a complete backup of your source files and folders. Subsequent\u00a0snapshots are incremental, yet fully restorable<\/strong>, and you don\u2019t have to restore a whole snapshot \u2013 just the files you want.<\/p>\n

Obnam makes regular checkpoints to prevent data corruption. You can also set up a cleanup policy to make Obnam\u00a0automatically remove old backups<\/strong>\u00a0at desired intervals.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

3. BorgBackup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"borg\"
borg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

BorgBackup turns your backups into archives and organizes them into repositories. The cool thing about BorgBackup is that it lets you\u00a0mount backups as file systems and browse them in your file manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

BorgBackup\u00a0emphasizes deduplication<\/strong>\u00a0as its main feature, and uses a smart algorithm to achieve it. As a result, you\u2019re free to rename and move files in your backups without disturbing the deduplication process.<\/p>\n

Download<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Worth checking out:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rsnapshot<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u2013 another tool based on rsync, focused on system snapshots.<\/p>\n

Rdiff-backup<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u2013 combines folder synchronization with incremental backup, allowing you to save and restore multiple versions of a file<\/p>\n

For Quick File Backups<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

4. Grsync<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"grsync\"
grsync<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grsync is a popular graphical front end for rsync, with all the options presented as simple checkbox items. Hovering over every option will give you a tooltip explaining what it does. After selecting the desired options, Grsync can\u00a0do a test-run (\u201csimulation\u201d) to show you what changes will be made<\/strong>. This is a safe way to test your backup preferences.<\/p>\n

You can use it to\u00a0synchronize files between two locations<\/strong>, backup only new files, and delete old files automatically. You can also save settings for different backup scenarios as \u201cSessions\u201d, and easily switch between them from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Kup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"kup\"
kup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kup is another graphical front end, but for bup \u2013 an efficient backup tool that saves disk space by performing incremental backups that act like full backups. However, Kup also supports rsync for one of the two supported backup modes.<\/p>\n

The first one lets you\u00a0mirror two folders completely, including file changes<\/strong>. This means that the files you deleted in the source will be removed from the destination. The other approach doesn\u2019t remove old file versions, and allows you to browse and restore them. Kup also provides helpful scheduling options in case you don\u2019t want to manually backup your files.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

6. Areca Backup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"areca
areca backup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Areca works by creating archives from the files you want to backup. You can have\u00a0multiple source folders for a single archive<\/strong>, and the destination can be a local folder, an external drive, or even an FTP server.<\/p>\n

Areca supports file compression and encryption, and lets you filter files by type. You can also simulate a backup, like with Grsync, as well as extract files from old backups, like with Kup. For beginners, Areca offers the\u00a0Backup Strategy and Backup Shortcut wizards<\/strong>\u00a0that guide you through the setup process.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Worth checking out:<\/strong><\/p>\n

DirSyncPro<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 lets you perform incremental backups and define detailed backup schedules<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

FreeFileSync<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u2013 offers advanced folder comparison and two-way synchronization options<\/p>\n

For Full System Backups<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

7. Back In Time<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"backintime\"
back in time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Back In Time is based on the concept of system snapshots. You can\u00a0create encrypted snapshots of the whole system<\/strong>, or only backup selected folders. The same applies to restoring your backups: either\u00a0restore the entire system, or just the files and folders you need. Back In Time can\u00a0automatically remove old snapshots<\/strong>\u00a0and compare them to show you what has changed.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

8. DarGUI<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"dargui\"
dargui<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DarGUI is a front end for the archiving tool called dar, so the backups it makes will be archive files. What is special about DarGUI is the ability to\u00a0separate archives into multiple parts (\u201cslices\u201d).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This is useful for managing large backups.<\/p>\n

You can create full system backups or differential backups, and compare them to your current system. DarGUI can also restore backups, help you schedule them, and\u00a0perform a test run to ensure that everything goes smoothly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

9. FWbackups<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"fwbackups\"
fwbackups<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

FWbackups aims to be simple to use, which is reflected in its interface. Everything feels straightforward and logical, so\u00a0beginners shouldn\u2019t have trouble using it<\/strong>. With FWbackups, you can either create a one-time backup, or set up recurring backups. They can be archive files or direct copies of your filesystem hierarchy.<\/p>\n

\"fwbackups
fwbackups schedule<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best part of FWbackups is the scheduling dialog, which makes it easy to automate backups. FWbackups can also\u00a0export a list of installed packages on your system<\/strong>, provided that your\u00a0Linux distribution\u00a0uses dpkg, RPM, or Pacman.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Worth checking out:<\/strong><\/p>\n

UrBackup<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 lets you manage backups of the live filesystem from a web interface<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Synbak<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 multifunctional wrapper for different utilities (rsync, tar, SQL databases, and even tape backups)<\/p>\n

For Disk Cloning and Disaster Recovery<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

10. Partimage<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\"partimage\"
partimage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Partimage is not your everyday backup tool. Still, it serves a very important purpose. Partimage can\u00a0clone entire partitions<\/strong>, but it does so by copying only used blocks to save space. There are a few limitations you should be aware of. For instance, it doesn\u2019t support ext4 and btrfs file systems, and you shouldn\u2019t clone a mounted partition. Instead, it\u2019s recommended to run Partimage from a\u00a0bootable Live system.<\/p>\n

You can use it to restore your Linux system in case of a major failure, or to\u00a0transfer an existing installation to another computer<\/strong>\u00a0with all your applications and settings intact.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to try these Linux Backup Software?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many people stick to whichever backup application comes with their OS, and that is understandable. However, it\u2019s good to know there are other options in case you want something more. While trying out Linux backup software, don\u2019t forget about data safety, and don\u2019t test them with your actual backups. Instead, create dummy folders or copies of your data, and experiment on that.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, remember that really good backups are not stored on the same disk (or not even in the same room) as the original data, and let that thought guide you in your future backups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

10 Best Free Backup Software for Linux – PC – On the off chance that reinforcements feel like a task on Linux, it may be a great opportunity to reconsider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13871,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5739],"tags":[39919,39911,39940,39924,39916,39906,39932,39907,39939,39921,39926,39913,39915,39923,39942,39910,39933,39938,39928,39909,39912,39918,39930,39929,39908,39920,39937,39925,39934,39935,39941,39927,39905,39917,39931,39914,39936,39922],"class_list":["post-13297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pc","tag-apps-backup-software","tag-auto-backup-software","tag-automatic-data-backup-software","tag-backup-app","tag-backup-software","tag-backup-software-for-pc","tag-backup-software-for-server","tag-backup-software-for-windows-7","tag-backup-software-for-windows-server","tag-backup-software-free-download","tag-backup-software-windows-8-1-free","tag-backup-solutions","tag-backup-tool","tag-best-backup-software","tag-best-backup-software-free","tag-best-free-backup-software","tag-best-free-backup-software-for-windows","tag-best-free-backup-software-for-windows-10","tag-best-network-backup-software","tag-data-backup-software","tag-disk-image-software","tag-driver-backup-software","tag-enterprise-backup-software","tag-external-hard-drive-backup-software","tag-file-backup-software","tag-free-backup-software","tag-free-open-source-backup-software","tag-hdd-cloning-software","tag-linux-server-backup","tag-network-backup-software","tag-network-backup-software-for-windows","tag-network-backup-software-free","tag-pc-backup-software","tag-software-backup","tag-software-backup-for-windows-7","tag-sync-software","tag-tape-backup-software","tag-windows-backup-software"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13297"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13297\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}