Pika Backup

Spec sheet

Purpose

Pika Backup is designed to save personal data and make regular backups easy for people using GNOME.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Supported platforms

LinuxRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Support

The GNOME app page directs users to the app community for help and to the issue tracker for feedback or bug reports.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Archive cleanup

Scheduled backup settings can automatically remove old archives using a preset or a customized retention amount.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Archive efficiency

Pika Backup saves time and disk space by avoiding copying data it already knows.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Availability

The app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Backup engine

Pika Backup is powered by BorgBackup.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Backup locations

It can create backups locally, on network shares, and remotely.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Backup scope

fileRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Browse and recover

Users can list archives, browse their contents, and recover files or folders through their file browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Command hooks

Users can run Bash shell commands before and after backups, for example to create database dumps or send outcome notifications.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Computer backup

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Distribution caveat

The project says scheduled backups have been tested with the background portal on Debian and Fedora, and other distributions may encounter configuration issues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Encryption

Pika Backup lets users encrypt their backups.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Mobile backup

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Remote services

Remote servers and online services are supported when they offer BorgBackup, SSH, or SFTP support; BorgBackup support is recommended for performance.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Restore modes

fileRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Scheduling

Automatic backups can be scheduled hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.Read 12 Oct 2026 · world.pages.gitlab.gnome.org

Server backup

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · apps.gnome.org

System recovery limit

Pika Backup does not support complete system recovery.Read 12 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Plans and prices

Every Pika Backup plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Backup software#55 of 1518.1