CaCl2Backup
6.1#8 in minecraft backup softwareFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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DriveBackupV2
6.9#4 in minecraft backup softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | CaCl2Backup | DriveBackupV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation instructions say to put the mod JAR in the server's mods folder after installing Fabric Loader and Fabric API. | Installation consists of placing the plugin file in the server plugins directory, restarting, and linking or configuring a storage method. |
| Purpose | CaCl2Backup is a Minecraft server backup mod designed for Fabric. | DriveBackupV2 is a Minecraft server plugin that backs up data remotely. |
| Requirements | The README lists Minecraft 26.0+, Fabric Loader 0.15.0+, Fabric API, and Java 25+ as requirements. | The project lists Java 8 or higher and Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.X for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Purpur. |
| Retention | Automatic cleanup can apply both a maximum backup count and maximum backup age; the documented defaults are 10 backups and 7 days. | Separate local and remote keep-count settings automatically delete older backups after configured limits. |
CaCl2Backup plans
- FreeFree
DriveBackupV2 plans
- DriveBackupV2Free
- FreeFree
Pick CaCl2Backup if…
It suits operators of supported Fabric Minecraft Java servers who want scheduled or event-triggered local world backups. Users should be comfortable with OP-only commands and full-world restore behavior.
Pick DriveBackupV2 if…
DriveBackupV2 suits Minecraft server administrators using Bukkit-based software who want scheduled backups to local or remote storage. It may also suit administrators who need custom retention or database backups.