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Backrest vs borgmatic: catalog facts
Backrest	borgmatic
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	macOS, Linux
Browse snapshots and schedule maintenance in one interface	Includes database backup and monitoring integrations
Depends on restic and requires backup storage.	Requires Borg Backup and a configured repository.
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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