Open source Veeam alternatives

Every project in the catalog is MIT, Apache or BSD licensed. 0 projects explicitly describe themselves as a Veeam alternative; 17 more are in the category where Veeam is a typical product.

Open source projects in the same category: Backup & Recovery

Category-level information: these projects are the same kind of software as Veeam; they have not claimed to be a one-to-one replacement.

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duplicati · Backup & Recovery

STARS15.2K
FORKS1.1K
COMMITS—
CONTRIBUTORS230
VERSIONv2.3.1.0_beta_2026-07-28
UPDATEDtoday
BackupCloudguiwindowsMIT

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • Using AES-256 encryption, you securely back up your data to cloud services.
  • Thanks to the incremental backup feature, you save bandwidth and storage space.
  • Using the built-in timer, you automate backup operations.
Heads up
  • • High number of open issues (566)
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Duplicati: Free backup software to store encrypted backups online

    “How strange. I have been backing up my own computers (4) and those of my family (another 3) using Duplicati for over three years now, and aside from the very rare full-body derp that required a complete dump of the backup profile (once) and a rebuild of the remote backup…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    Duplicati: Free backup software to store encrypted backups online

    “the thing that made me wanting to post is this bullshit: Download Duplicati 2.0 (beta) or Look at 1.3.4 (not supported) i work at a big tech and see this all the time, if your "new shinny promotion ready" version is not ready, why the hell would you drop support for the old…”

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benbjohnson · Backup & Recovery

STARS14.6K
FORKS454
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CONTRIBUTORS24
VERSIONv0.5.9
UPDATEDtoday
sqlitereplicationBackupgoApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You copy changes to your SQLite database incrementally to S3 or a different file.
  • With the background process running on the database, you automate data backup operations.
  • SQLite This tool, which works compatible with API, eliminates the risk of database files being corrupted.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Why I Built Litestream

    “I've wanted to move a small, Postgres-backed web app (written in Go) to SQLite, but one of the hurdles is that we deploy to Heroku (which famously has an ephemeral filesystem). Since the web app runs on a single, always-on dyno, seems like it may work to use Litestream to (1)…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    Litestream: Revamped

    “Very cool! This is so clever and makes deploying it so simple. I just wasn't able to use it yet because we'd have (many) thousands of SQLite DBs to backup. I quickly hacked something together using fanotify + SQLite's Backup API to have some copies at least, but I'm going to try…”

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kopia · Backup & Recovery

STARS14.5K
FORKS782
COMMITS—
CONTRIBUTORS159
VERSIONv0.9.8
UPDATEDtoday
BackupEncryptionCross-PlatformGoApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • Save files and directories of your choice to cloud or remote storage in encrypted snapshots
  • Manage backup and restore operations via the command line interface or graphical user interface
  • Store your data using different target options such as Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, SFTP and local disks
Heads up
  • • High number of open issues (926)
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Kopia: Fast and secure open-source backup software

    “Not the previous poster, and I don't use Kopia, but after reading Kopia features and docs, they seem to be in par. I use Duplicati quite extensively for personal backups, and didn't really have any issues. Duplicati has a web interface, so with a proper authentication in place,…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    Kopia: Fast and secure open-source backup software

    “I used to use Restic many years ago, when it wasn't clear what the future direction of Borg (a.k.a Attic) would be since development had mostly stalled. At the time it was missing some features and Borg managed to fix its issues quickly enough that I ended up using that. These…”

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borgbackup · Backup & Recovery

STARS13.9K
FORKS884
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CONTRIBUTORS365
VERSIONchangelog-1.2.5
UPDATEDyesterday
BackupDeduplicationEncryptionpythonBSD-2-Clause

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • Thanks to content-based deduplication, you save disk space just by storing changing data blocks.
  • Using 256-bit authentication encryption on the client side, you back up your data to unsafe targets.
  • Even if file names or locations change, you continue the backup process by breaking the data into pieces.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    BorgBackup 2.0 supports Rclone – over 70 cloud providers in addition to SSH

    “I'll use Restic or BorgBackup for servers, but ended up going with Kopia for machines that are not always on, like laptops. It has the advantage that it will take something of an opportunistic approach where it will start backing up if it hasn't done so in a while, and seems to…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    BorgBackup 2.0 supports Rclone – over 70 cloud providers in addition to SSH

    “Vorta (GUI for BorgBackup) will also opportunistically backup if it's overdue for a backup.”

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databasus · Backup & Recovery

STARS9.2K
FORKS604
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSIONv3.58.0
UPDATED6 days ago
TypeScriptPostgreSQLBackupPITRApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You can get full, incremental and WAL stream-based physical backups for your PostgreSQL database.
  • You can run automated test restores to verify the availability of backup data.
  • You can send backups protected by AES-256-GCM encryption to different storage targets such as S3 or Google Drive.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Show HN: Databasus – open-source backup tool for PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB

    “Databasus and WAL-G have completely different architectures. WAL-G is installed on the server with DB. Databasus connects to the database remotely. WAL-G is about PITR backups, Databasus is about logical ones. From one side, Databasus usually is slower when database is large.…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    Show HN: Databasus – open-source backup tool for PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB

    “Nice to see the project evolving beyond PostgreSQL. How does Databasus compare architecturally to tools like pgBackRest or WAL-G for Postgres, or to mysqldump-based solutions for MySQL? In particular, how do these differences affect performance and reliability for backups and…”

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elasticsearch-dump · Backup & Recovery

STARS7.9K
FORKS859
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSIONv6.125.1
UPDATEDyesterday
JavaScriptElasticsearchOpenSearchBackupApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You can copy an index on Elasticsearch to another medium.
  • You can back up index data and maps to a file.
  • You can transfer data between OpenSearch clusters.
User reviews
  • ↓ NegativeGitHub Issue

    Lost data when recovered from s3 to elasticsearch cluster

    “## I want to recover data from s3 to elasticsearch cluster. but many data lost os: centos 7 kernel: 3.10.0 sample data: curl -O docker version: 1.13.1 docker network: host elasticsearch cluster: 6.3.1 (3 data nodes is running with different ports(9201 9202 9203) on docker in one…”

  • ↓ NegativeGitHub Issue

    [BUG] When dumping an index to file , elasticsearch-dump misses the last batch with concurrency=2, limit=10000

    “**Context** In order to help us troubleshoot issues with this project, you **must** provide the following details: - ElasticDump version: `v6.28.0`, ran with docker - Elasticsearch version: `6.4.1` - Docker command: ```sh docker run \ --rm \ -d \ -v $WORKDIR:/export \…”

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mtkennerly · Backup & Recovery

STARS6.5K
FORKS145
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSIONv0.31.0
UPDATED13 days ago
RustBackupCLI/GUIGamingMIT

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You back up and restore your recording files on 19,000 more games and different platforms.
  • You run automation and script operations using the graphical interface or command line interface.
  • You transfer game data from Steam, GOG, Epic and other libraries between different operating systems.
User reviews
  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    Flatpak Progress

    “For anyone strawling by: the flatpak is done and available on all app store supporting flatpak and via ``` flatpak install ludusavi ``` There just some minor cosmetic changes for the storefront to be done, the package itself is ready for use. # Open Questions - [x] Internet…”

  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    Add automatic heroic discovery

    “The program should automatically detect the root folder for heroic games launcher. This would mean the programs needs to understand the heroic configuration.”

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spatie · Backup & Recovery

STARS6.0K
FORKS783
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSION10.3.3
UPDATED8 days ago
PHPLaravelBackupZipMIT

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You can get a backup of application files and database by executing the Artisan command.
  • You can monitor the health of backups and receive notifications through various channels when a problem is detected.
  • You can clean old backups to prevent excessive use of disk space.
User reviews
  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    In version 2: Could not create backup of db L5.0

    “Hi freekmurze, sorry to bother you but Im getting this same errors in the local and digital ocean servers with the S3 and local settings, can you please tell me what can be wrong? mysqldump is install appreciate any help, thanks and cool package can it be automatic with the new…”

  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    File Not Found Exception Message when using Google Drive

    “I am using the google drive adapter from The adapter itself seems to be working as it should. For instance, a test route that saves a simple file and it is stored correctly. ``` Route::get('test', function() { Storage::disk('google')->put('test.txt', 'Hello World'); }); ``` When…”

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teddysun · Backup & Recovery

STARS5.4K
FORKS2.2K
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSION—
UPDATED7 mo ago
ShellVPNBackupPerformanceApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You can configure and start WireGuard VPN server.
  • You can install the latest kernel automatically for TCP BBR.
  • You can back it up by encrypting MySQL or MariaDB databases.
Heads up
  • • No published release
User reviews
  • ↑ PositiveHacker News

    Making the dislike count private across YouTube

    “edit: Sorry for the rambling, I've just had too much gin, but this stuff has been bothering me lately. Agree across the board. Given that internet dialogue hugely influences our thoughts today, I think the importance of the tools, platforms and/or form used to discuss things is…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    Police attacks against journalists across the U.S. since May 28

    “Super late, but maybe you see this. I do not agree with the looting at all and believe these people have to be stopped and held accountable. However, I think that the situation is so difficult, that society is incapable of finding a real helpful solution and as injustice keeps…”

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tickstep · Backup & Recovery

STARS5.1K
FORKS395
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSIONv0.4.0
UPDATED1 mo ago
GoCLIBackupSyncApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You can automatically back up local files to the cloud or cloud files to the local, with one-on-one (exclusive) or incremental (increment) strategy.
  • You download multiple files or folders with parallel download support, from where they left off and in a single file.
  • Using JavaScript plugins, you customize the installation and download steps.

Verified against README · Oct 25, 2026 · source

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pgbackrest · Backup & Recovery

STARS4.5K
FORKS402
COMMITS—
CONTRIBUTORS73
VERSIONrelease/2.59.0
UPDATEDtoday
postgresqlBackupDatabasepoint-in-time-recoveryMIT

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • With parallel processing and compression algorithms, you optimize large-scale database backup times.
  • Using TLS or SSH protocols, you do secure backup and archiving on local or remote servers.
  • By defining different retention policies, you provide backup rotation and archive management over local and remote warehouses.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    pgxbackup: Continuity Support for pgBackRest

    “See also for the original project shutdown announcement: ------------------------------------------------------------ Edit: It looks like the author may have changed his mind and might revive the original project: From README.md in : > MAINTENANCE UPDATE After I announced that I…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    pgxbackup: Continuity Support for pgBackRest

    “The original author of pgBackRest posted on LinkedIn today that he will very likely revive the project, given the interest and new sponsorship opportunities: That said, this post predates that LinkedIn post, so I don't think it was intended to compete with the original author's…”

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wal-g · Backup & Recovery

STARS4.3K
FORKS599
COMMITS—
CONTRIBUTORS259
VERSIONv3.0.8
UPDATEDyesterday
postgresqlBackupwalCloudApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You perform archiving and restore operations for your PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB and MS SQL Server databases.
  • You manage the size of the backup files by selecting one of the LZ4, LZMA, ZSTD or Brotli compression methods.
  • You customize backup storage settings through media variables or configuration files.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Introducing WAL-G: Faster Disaster Recovery for Postgres

    “WAL-G looks like it should be able to talk to Minio (minio.io, S3 compatible thing, also written in go) as a backend instead of S3 itself. Minio has an interesting feature where it can be a "gateway" to other cloud storage. Google Cloud Storage is one of their specific examples:…”

  • • NeutralHacker News

    Introducing WAL-G: Faster Disaster Recovery for Postgres

    “According to PostgreSQL documentation, "archived files that are archived early due to a forced switch are still the same length as completely full files". I'm afraid to use a lot of storage for WAL segments that are mostly empty: 16 MB per segment x 60 minutes x 24 hours x 7…”

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ytti · Backup & Recovery

STARS3.6K
FORKS1.1K
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSION0.37.0
UPDATED2 days ago
RubyAğ YedeklemeRESTful APISyslogApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • Using RESTful API, you refresh the node list and pull the configurations.
  • With Syslog events, you capture configuration changes and trigger a new backup.
  • Thanks to the Git output module, you display which user made the change with 'go blame'.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    New cardiovascular drug reduces oxidized phospholipids

    “Lepodisiran is a drug in clinical trials which reduces Lp(a), the strongest hereditary risk factor for heart disease. This study analyzed the trial results and found it also reduced oxidized lipids, namely oxidized apoB. These are LDL cholesterol particles which are believed to…”

  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    PowerConnect Prompt Issue

    “We have a couple of PowerConnect blade server switches where the prompt isn't being detected. Log message raised Oxidized::PromptUndetect with msg "#015#012switchmodule> not matching configured prompt (?-mix:^([\w\s.@-]+[#>]\s?)$)" System Description: Dell Ethernet Switch System…”

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kejilion · Backup & Recovery

STARS3.5K
FORKS1.1K
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSIONv4.5.14
UPDATEDtoday
ShellLinux ManagementDockerServer ToolsApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • CPU, you can view the working status of system resources such as memory, disk, and bandwidth.
  • You can quickly install the LDNMP web environment, which includes Nginx, MySQL, PHP and Redis components.
  • You can manage Docker containers, images, networks, and storage volumes via the command line.
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rustic-rs · Backup & Recovery

STARS3.4K
FORKS150
COMMITS0
CONTRIBUTORS0
VERSIONv0.11.4
UPDATED1 mo ago
RustBackupEncryptionDeduplicationApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You store your data in local or cloud storage as encrypted and singularized backups.
  • You access the backup repository with multiple clients with simultaneous and non-lock operations.
  • By processing changing files, you create full backup snapshots and clean up old backups with customized policies.
User reviews
  • ↑ PositiveHacker News

    Show HN: Fresh-baked rustic sourdough bread, delivered within 20 minutes

    “The general quality of nationally-distributed commercial bread in groceries is poor. It needs stabilizers and preservatives and has both an incredible shelf life and an incredible lack of taste. However, many supermarkets have their own in-store bakeries, which range from…”

  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    `rustic prune --max-unused 0%` no more respected in rustic 0.7.0

    “``` $ rustic --version rustic 0.7.0 ``` ``` $ cat rustic.toml [repository] repository = "rclone:OD01-ENC:restic-test" password = "XXX" [global.env] RCLONE_CONFIG = "/Users/kptsky/.config/rclone/rclone_restic.conf" [forget] keep-last = 2 keep-daily = 2 keep-weekly = 2…”

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zrepl · Backup & Recovery

STARS1.2K
FORKS111
COMMITS—
CONTRIBUTORS53
VERSIONv0.7.0
UPDATED5 mo ago
zfsBackupreplicationgoMIT

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You replicate your data on the ZFS file system to different targets.
  • You manage backup processes with the configuration options offered by the project.
  • By running platform tests, you control the accuracy of integration with ZFS.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Zrepl – ZFS replication

    “Syncoid is the way. Zrepl was more fraught in my use cases and significantly more complicated.”

  • • NeutralGitHub Issue

    go runtime panics and/or zrepl process hangs on FreeBSD 12

    “I am not sure if this is a zfs/FreeBSD or zrepl issue. But I upgraded the memory and base OS to RELENG12 (r363078 - july 10) and after some period, the daemon which is primarily a sink for incoming streams hangs. Looking at ps, its in a uwait state. I made sure I have the latest…”

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vmware-tanzu · Backup & Recovery

STARS10
FORKS1
COMMITS6.3K
CONTRIBUTORS401
VERSIONv1.9.7-rc.1
UPDATED4 mo ago
BackupKubernetesDisaster-RecoveryGoApache-2.0

Common commercial products in this category: Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze

What can it do?
  • You take the Cluster backup and restore it in case of a possible data loss.
  • You move cluster resources to another cluster
  • Multiply the cluster development and testing cluster in the production environment