FastBack
7.2#1 in minecraft backup softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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InstantBackup
6.5#6 in minecraft backup softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | FastBack | InstantBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Incremental backups | Each backup stores only files changed since the previous snapshot. | It uses XXHash64 change detection to back up only new or modified files. |
| Integrations | FastBack supports LuckPerms through the Fabric Permissions API for fine-grained command permissions. | Scheduled backups can check whether players are online and exclude Carpet fake players. |
| Purpose | FastBack is a Minecraft mod that creates incremental world backup snapshots, saving only changed parts of the world. | InstantBackup is an incremental world backup mod for Minecraft dedicated servers. |
| Scheduling | Backups can run automatically when a world shuts down or after Minecraft autosaves. | Scheduled backups support configurable intervals, online-player checks, and Carpet bot exclusion. |
FastBack plans
- FastBackFree
- FastBack modFree
InstantBackup plans
- InstantBackupFree
Pick FastBack if…
FastBack suits Minecraft players and server operators who want automated, incremental world backups and the option to restore a snapshot as a separate copy. It is best suited to worlds around 5GB or smaller, and requires comfort installing native Git and Git LFS.
Pick InstantBackup if…
It suits Minecraft Java dedicated-server operators who want scheduled or manual world backups and can manage restoration outside the game. It also offers an offline CLI for after server shutdown.