FreeFree tier checked
restic
Free open-source backup program.
Verdict
restic's homepage says the program is entirely free to use and completely open source. It is a backup tool you run yourself, aimed at making restores possible. There is no price.
- Who it is for
- Technical users who want a free backup program and their own storage.
- Free tier
- Entirely free and open source, BSD 2-Clause License, per restic.net. Checked 14 Oct 2026.
- Pricing note
- No paid plan.
- Categories
- BackupFree checkers
- Last verified
- 14 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- Independent of this directory.
What holds up
- The homepage says free.
- Bug reports go to GitHub, which the page names.
What to watch
- You operate it.
- Support is not a paid help desk.
Alternatives
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