Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Vinchin Backup & Recovery
8.1#16 in backup softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bareos | Vinchin Backup & Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Company founded | LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2013, while Bareos describes the software project as starting in 2010. | LinkedIn states that Vinchin was established in 2015. |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation depth | The documentation covers installation, upgrades, WebUI, plugins, network protocols, encryption, security issues, APIs and release notes. | The public help center provides versioned user guides covering installation, monitoring, backup, replication, CDP, data resilience, resources and system administration, plus release notes and a knowledge base. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2015 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 192 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.6 out of 5 from 141 reviews |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Security controls | The security page describes authentication, ACLs, console profiles, separate retention settings, checksums and verification jobs. | Vinchin provides AES-256 encryption for stored backup data, TLS-encrypted transmission, immutable WORM storage options and isolated recovery verification. |
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
Vinchin Backup & Recovery plans
- Free EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Standard EditionPriced 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 Vinchin Backup & Recovery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.