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Minecraft Backup Software

Alternatives to InstantBackup

InstantBackup is a free Minecraft Java dedicated-server mod for keeping incremental world backups on Linux, macOS, Windows, or a self-hosted setup. XXHash64 detects changed files, while shared blobs and ZSTD compression avoid repeating identical content. You can run backups manually, schedule them with player checks, or manage them through an offline CLI after shutdown. Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge support covers listed Minecraft versions from 1.18.2 through 1.21.11.

  1. 01 FastBack

    It suits Minecraft client and dedicated-server users who want incremental snapshots and control over backup destinations and retention.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Just Enough Backups

    It suits Minecraft Java Edition server operators who want configurable backup schedules, retention, and in-game backup management.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.5 Visit Specs
  3. 03 DriveBackupV2

    It suits Minecraft Java server operators using Bukkit-based software who want scheduled, remotely stored backups and configurable retention.

    Free plan Open source API · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  4. 04 FolderRewind

    FolderRewind suits Windows users who want local backups and optional cloud storage, including Minecraft players using the MineRewind extension.

    Free plan Open source Windows · API
    8.3 Visit Specs
  5. 05 MineBackup

    MineBackup suits Minecraft players who want local save backups and restores, as well as PC users who want to back up other folders.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  6. 06 CaCl2Backup

    It suits operators of self-hosted Minecraft Java servers using Fabric who want scheduled or server-stop world backups and operator-managed restores.

    Free plan Self-hosted
    8.2 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Minecraft Backup

    It suits operators of Linux Minecraft servers who want scheduled local world backups and control over old-backup retention.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  8. 08 BtrBack

    BtrBack suits Minecraft server operators whose server directory is on Btrfs and who can configure the required subvolume setup.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Advanced Backups

    It suits Minecraft Java server operators who need scheduled local backups and configurable retention.

    Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  10. 10 BackupMod

    It suits Minecraft Java server operators who want scheduled, local backups with configurable retention and access controls.

    Self-hosted
    7.3 Visit Specs
  11. 11 FastBack

    It suits Minecraft Java players and server operators who want automated, incremental world backups to local, Git, or network storage.

    Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.3 Visit Specs
  12. 12 ServerBackup

    It suits Minecraft server administrators who want scheduled backups, selectable backup targets, and local or FTP storage.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.3 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Chronos Backups

    It suits Minecraft Java server operators who want scheduled or command-run world backups with local storage and Google Drive sync.

    Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Better Backups
    Self-hosted
    7.1 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Simple Backup

    Minecraft Java server operators using Fabric or Quilt who need scheduled, configurable world backups.

    Free plan Self-hosted
    7.1 Visit Specs
  16. 16 InvRewind

    It suits Minecraft Java server operators managing Paper, Purpur, or Folia, including larger or multi-server setups.

    Self-hosted
    7.0 Visit Specs
  17. 17 PlayerDataSync Reloaded

    It suits Minecraft network operators running Paper or Folia servers that need shared player state and database-backed persistence.

    API · Self-hosted
    7.0 Visit Specs
  18. 18 MCDR2Restic
    Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    6.8 Visit Specs
  19. 19 mcwrapper

    mcwrapper suits administrators of Minecraft Java servers who want command-line server controls, local backup and restore actions, and live log following.

    macOS · Linux
    6.8 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Bkups
    6.7 Visit Specs
  21. 21 UltraBackup
    Self-hosted
    6.7 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Nice Backup
    Self-hosted
    6.5 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Universal Save Backup
    6.5 Visit Specs
  24. 24 AutoBackupV2
    5.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 AutoSavePlayer
    5.8 Visit Specs
  26. 26 BackupGuard
    5.8 Visit Specs
  27. 27 ChronoVault Backup
    Web
    5.7 Visit Specs
  28. 28 ServerBackupFabric
    5.1 Visit Specs
  29. 29 X Backup
    5.0 Visit Specs

Choosing instead of InstantBackup

The trade-offs are a local, worlds-only scope and a manual restore sequence: export a ZIP, stop the server, replace the world directory, and restart. Every in-game command requires OP level 2, and the release is a pre-release. Alternatives may be preferable when you need a graphical workflow, general folder coverage, remote or cloud destinations, or a different restore method. Compare each option's platform coverage, automation, retention controls, permissions, and dependencies before moving your server backups.

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