Duplicacy
Duplicacy is a cloud-agnostic, block-level incremental backup tool that offers efficient, encrypted, and de-duplicated backups to various cloud storage providers.
Price: Freemium
Description
Duplicacy is a powerful and flexible backup solution designed for individuals and businesses seeking reliable data protection across multiple platforms and cloud storage services. It distinguishes itself through its "chunking" technology, which performs block-level de-duplication across all backups, minimizing storage space and upload bandwidth. All data is encrypted client-side before being uploaded, ensuring privacy and security. Duplicacy is also cloud-agnostic, supporting a wide array of storage backends like Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, SFTP, and more. This tool is ideal for users who need efficient, secure, and versioned backups without being locked into a single cloud provider, offering robust data recovery capabilities with minimal overhead.
How to Use
1.Download and install the Duplicacy CLI or GUI version on your system.
2.Initialize a new repository and select your desired backup source folder.
3.Choose a cloud storage provider (e.g., Dropbox, S3) as your backup destination.
4.Configure encryption settings and set up a schedule for automatic backups.
5.Run your first backup, and Duplicacy will efficiently de-duplicate and encrypt your data.
6.Restore files or entire backups from any point in time using the intuitive interface.
Use Cases
Personal data backup to cloud storageBusiness server and workstation backupsOff-site data protection and disaster recoveryLong-term data archivalVersion control for critical filesMigrating data between cloud providers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highly efficient block-level de-duplication saves storage and bandwidth.
- Client-side encryption ensures data privacy and security.
- Cloud-agnostic, supporting many storage backends.
- Incremental backups and versioning for flexible recovery.
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Cons
- GUI version requires a paid license for continued use.
- Initial setup might be slightly more technical for some users.
- No built-in cloud storage; users must provide their own.
Pricing
CLI (Command Line Interface): Free for personal use (no license required for home directory backups)
Open-source for commercial use (requires separate licensing for specific integrations)
GUI (Graphical User Interface) Licenses:
Personal License: $20/year
For personal use on up to 5 computers
Includes 1 year of updates
Business License: $50/year
For commercial use on up to 5 computers
Includes 1 year of updates
Lifetime Licenses: Available for a one-time fee (e.g., Personal Lifetime: $100, Business Lifetime: $250)
Includes all future updates
Free Trial: 30-day free trial for the GUI version
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated, but typically digital software licenses are non-refundable after activation.
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