Best Self-Hosted Backups in 2026
Software for scheduling, storing, and managing backups of data, databases, and system configurations.
The top-rated pick is Duplicati with 15,077 GitHub stars.
6 self-hosted backups — ranked by GitHub stars.Browse all
Duplicati
Free, open-source backup software that stores encrypted, incremental backups to cloud storage and remote servers.
Backblaze
Portabase
Open-source, self-hosted database backup and restore platform for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and more.
Veeam
BackupPC
High-performance server-based backup system that pools identical files across machines, with a web UI and no client-side software to install.
Commvault
Bareos
Open source network backup and recovery for mixed IT environments with disk, tape, and S3 storage, a web UI, and multi-OS clients.
CommvaultUrBackup
Client/server backup system combining file and image backups with fast incremental backups, a web admin UI, and bare-metal restore.
Commvaultburp
Lightweight client/server network backup and restore tool with librsync deduplication, TLS client authentication, and Windows and Unix clients.
CommvaultWhy self-host?
Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.