Restic replaces 4 paid apps
One open-source tool, 4 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
restic.net ↗repo ↗Restic in the catalog →
licenseBSD-2-Clause
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-09-13
Fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups to any storage backend from one dependency-free binary.
the verdict →all Dropbox Plus alternatives →
Fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups to any storage backend from one dependency-free binary.
the verdict →all Backblaze Personal Backup alternatives →
Fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups to any storage backend from one dependency-free binary.
the verdict →all Arq Premium alternatives →
Fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups to any storage backend from one dependency-free binary.
the verdict →all IDrive alternatives →last updated 2026-09-13 · up to $312/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list