rclone
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Visitrclone vs restic
What both publish
| Fact | rclone | restic |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The crypt remote provides client-side encryption, encrypts files before upload and decrypts them after download, and leaves data encrypted at rest in the wrapped remote. | Repository data is encrypted on the client before it is sent to the storage backend. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Rclone is a command-line program for managing files on cloud storage. | restic is a backup program for backing up files. |
rclone plans
- rcloneFree
restic plans
- FreeFree
- resticFree
Pick rclone if…
Rclone suits users comfortable managing cloud files through command-line tools, scripts, or its API. It can also serve people who need synchronization, storage mounting, or client-side file encryption.
Pick restic if…
restic suits people who want free, open-source file backup on Linux, BSD, macOS, or Windows and can manage a repository password. Its standalone operation may suit users who do not want a server or complex setup.