Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Relax-and-Recover
6.7#76 in backup softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Bareos | Relax-and-Recover |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | ReaR complements backup and restore with bare metal recovery, and the maker says it is not backup management software. |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Extensibility | Bareos documents C-style File Daemon plugin entry points and a Python plugin API for extending backup behavior. | ReaR is written in Bash and has a modular design that the maker says can be extended with custom functionality. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Relax-and-Recover plans
- Relax-and-RecoverFree
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 Relax-and-Recover if…
ReaR suits Linux system administrators who need to create recovery images, especially in enterprise Linux environments. It supports both guided and unattended recovery workflows.