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borgmatic vs Backrest: catalog facts
borgmatic	Backrest
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Includes database backup and monitoring integrations	Browse snapshots and schedule maintenance in one interface
Requires Borg Backup and a configured repository.	Depends on restic and requires backup storage.
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
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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