Pricing for nonprofits
100% free and open source (BSD). Fast deduplicated snapshots to 20 plus backends, verifiable with check and prune.
Review for nonprofits
Scriptable encrypted backups free and open source, a sysadmin standard.
100% free and open source (BSD). Fast deduplicated snapshots to 20 plus backends, verifiable with check and prune.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Script nightly server backups
- Verify archives with check runs
- Push to cheap S3-compatible storage
Pros:
- Rock-solid and widely packaged
- 20 plus storage backends
- Lock-free concurrent backups
Cons:
- Command line only
- No built-in scheduler
- Learning curve for newcomers
FAQ about Restic for nonprofits
Is Restic free?
Yes. Free and open source under BSD with no accounts, tiers or limits.
Where do backups go?
Local, SFTP, S3, Backblaze, Azure, GCS and more, always encrypted client-side.
Kopia or Restic?
Both free. Restic wins on scriptability and track record, Kopia on GUI policies. Many teams run both.
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