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Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Linux macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Supports many desktop environments and window managers
  • Includes Flatpak apps and their data
  • Copy and link modes for settings
  • Long list of supported applications
  • Backs up desktop configuration, not full system files
  • Linux only
  • Command-line only
  • Link mode can conflict with how some apps save settings
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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