Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Iperius Backup
8.4#9 in backup softwareFrom €3.29 a monthFree planWebSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Bareos | Iperius Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany | Grottammare, Italy |
| Licence | The software is released under the GNU AGPLv3 and its source code is public. | The EULA says the software is proprietary licensed software, not sold, with a non-transferable one-computer perpetual licence. |
| Operating systems | Supported server and client platforms listed by the price list include Debian, Fedora, RHEL derivatives, SLES, openSUSE, Ubuntu LTS, FreeBSD, Windows, AIX, Solaris and macOS clients. | The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 189 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.5 out of 5 from 49 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 189 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | No rating out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 189 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
Iperius Backup plans
- FreeFree
- Iperius Storage 50 GB€3.29 a month
- Iperius Storage 100 GB€5.79 a month
- Iperius Storage 1 TB€46.59 a month
- Basic€59, paid once
- Advanced 365€199, paid once
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 Iperius Backup if…
Iperius Backup suits Windows users who need computer or server backups with ransomware protection. It also fits organizations needing specialized database, account, virtual-machine, or Microsoft 365 coverage.