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gitbackup vs python-github-backup: catalog facts
gitbackup	python-github-backup
Free The tool is free and open source under the MIT license; commercial support is available…	Free Free and open source.
Command line	Command line
Supports four repository hosting services Can clone repositories from enterprise and custom installations	Backs up issues, wikis and starred repos, not just code Works for users, organizations or single repositories
User migrations are supported only for GitHub Commercial support and custom deployments are separate offerings	Command line only Restoring into GitHub is not covered
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
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 October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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