Bareos
9.1#3 in backup softwareFrom €480 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitBareos vs VM Backup
What both publish
| Fact | Bareos | VM Backup |
|---|---|---|
| API | The developer documentation describes scripting the Director and building GUI interfaces, including API modes, BVFS and a REST API. | Hornetsecurity documents a RESTful API for advanced users familiar with REST APIs and PowerShell cmdlets. |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2012 | 2007 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany | Hannover, Germany |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | The product uses immutable cloud storage policies intended to prevent backup data from being erased, modified, or deleted during a defined period. |
| 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
VM Backup plans
- StandardPriced on request
- UnlimitedPriced on request
- Unlimited PlusPriced on request
- Free EditionFree
- 30-day fully featured trialFree
- PerpetualPriced 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 VM Backup if…
VM Backup suits administrators managing Hyper-V, VMware or Proxmox virtual machines who need scheduled backups and recovery options. Its free edition may suit deployments of up to two VMs per host.