Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Comet Backup
8.2#11 in backup softwareFrom $19 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bareos | Comet Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | The feature comparison lists workstation, server, NAS, virtual-environment, SaaS, database, file-and-folder and system-state backup options. |
| Company headquarters | The registered address is Zollstockgürtel 65, 50969 Cologne, Germany. | Comet Backup says it is headquartered in New Zealand. |
| Company legal name | The maker is Bareos GmbH & Co. KG. | The documentation copyright identifies Comet Licensing Ltd as the product owner. |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | The company states that Comet Backup launched in 2017. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany | New Zealand |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | The official comparison includes ransomware protection with S3 Object Lock as a security feature. |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.3 out of 5 from 115 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
Bareos plans
- CommunityFree
- Subscription€480 a year
- Setup Review€800, paid once
- Training€810, paid once
- Consulting€900, paid once
- Basic Support€1,080 a year
Comet Backup plans
- Starter$19 a month
- Growth$49 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Advanced$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Bareos if…
Bareos suits people or organizations looking for backup software for both computers and servers. It may fit users who want an open-source community edition, ransomware protection, and support for self-hosted environments.
Pick Comet Backup if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.