What is restic?
restic is an open-source and free to use backup program that supports the three major operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows) and a few smaller ones (FreeBSD, OpenBSD). It can back up files from Linux, BSD, Mac and Windows, to many different storage types, including self-hosted and online services.
Advantages include:
Advantages include:
- ease of use - being a single executable that can run without a server or complex setup
- effectiveness - only transfers the parts that actually changed in the files that are backed up
- security - with careful use of cryptography in every part of the process
- verifiably - ensures that files can be restored when needed
- freely - restic is entirely free to use and completely open source
Categories & Use Cases
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Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-Premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD, OpenBSD |
| Mobile Application | No |
FAQs
What is restic?
restic is an open-source and free to use backup program that supports the three major operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows) and a few smaller ones (FreeBSD, OpenBSD). It can back up files from Linux, BSD, Mac and Windows, to many different storage types, including self-hosted and online services.
How much does restic cost?
restic starts at $0.