Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitBareos vs iCloud Backup
iCloud Backup
8.6#5 in backup softwareFrom $0.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bareos | iCloud Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | file |
| Company headquarters | The registered address is Zollstockgürtel 65, 50969 Cologne, Germany. | LinkedIn lists Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Bareos at 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists Apple as having more than 10,001 employees. |
| Computer backup | Yes | No |
| Documentation depth | The documentation covers installation, upgrades, WebUI, plugins, network protocols, encryption, security issues, APIs and release notes. | Apple publishes setup guidance for enabling the iCloud capability in Xcode and configuring CloudKit containers. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | The software is released under the GNU AGPLv3 and its source code is public. | Apple's iCloud terms describe the service software as proprietary and owned by Apple or its licensors. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | No |
| Rating on GetApp | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,989 verified reviews |
| Restore modes | mixed | file |
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
iCloud Backup plans
- iCloud freeFree
- iCloud+ 50GB$0.99 a month
- iCloud+ 200GB$2.99 a month
- iCloud+ 2TB$9.99 a month
- iCloud+ 6TB$29.99 a month
- iCloud+ 12TB$59.99 a month
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 iCloud Backup if…
It suits iOS users who want to back up and sync files, photos, and video across devices. The paid tiers may fit people who need more storage or the included iCloud+ and HomeKit Secure Video features.