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resticprofile vs Backrest: catalog facts
resticprofileBackrest
Free

Free to download from GitHub.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Keeps restic settings in reusable named profiles
  • Schedules backups using systemd, cron, launchd or Task Scheduler
  • Browse snapshots and schedule maintenance in one interface
  • Requires restic and familiarity with it
  • Command-line and config-file driven, no graphical interface
  • Depends on restic and requires backup storage.
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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