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Apple Time MachineArq
Free

Included free with macOS.

 Paid

Paid software with a 30-day free trial.

macOS Windows, macOS
  • Built into macOS with no extra software to install
  • Automatic hourly snapshots require no ongoing manual effort
  • Back up to your own cloud storage or local disk
  • End-to-end encryption
  • macOS only, no support for Windows or Linux
  • Needs a dedicated external drive or network share for storage
  • No Linux version
  • Cloud storage is billed separately by your provider
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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