Areca Backup vs Comet Backup
| Areca Backup | Comet Backup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $19/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Backup scope | file | mixed |
| Restore modes | file | mixed |
| Supported platforms | windows, linux | web, windows, macos, linux, self_hosted |
| Free plan | — | No |
| Paid from | — | $19/mo |
| Mobile backup | — | No |
| Server backup | — | Yes |
| Ransomware protection | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Backup Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Comet Backup scores higher on our published basis.