Free alternatives to Arq Backup
1 free program that can replace Arq Backup, a pairing checked by Radar's AI reviewer or by Radar.
Arq Backup is a backup program for Mac and Windows computers. It saves copies of your files to an external drive, a network disk or an online storage account, keeps earlier versions of them and encrypts the backup. Individuals, freelancers and small offices use it to avoid losing documents and photos.
Switching backup tools calls for care, because a backup you cannot restore is of no use:
- Old backups made by one program usually cannot be read by another. Keep them until the new backup has been running for a good while.
- Do a real restore test, with a few files and with a whole folder, before relying on the new setup.
- Note the storage location, the encryption password and the schedule, and recreate them.
- Check whether the tool is used from the command line or has a graphical window, and whether it supports your operating system.
restic is the option in the list below.
| Program | Ease | You need | Risk signals | Stars | Downloads this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| resticBacks up your files, encrypted and without storing the same data twice, to a disk, a server or cloud storage. | Ease Cinstall 1 or 2 tools · Windows | Nothing extra | Attention · 1 | 36,911+92 in 5 days | 238,807 |
Frequently asked questions
Which free alternative to Arq Backup is the easiest to install?
restic is the only option, with ease rating C (install 1 or 2 tools · Windows).
Is there a free alternative to Arq Backup for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Windows: restic. macOS: restic. Linux: restic.
Are the alternatives to Arq Backup really free?
restic is completely free.
How can I tell whether an alternative is trustworthy?
Each card shows the risk signals found, with the evidence. restic has a signal rated attention or high. See also the guide How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies.