BackupChain vs Bareos
BackupChain
backupchain.com
Bareos
bareos.comSide by side
| Figure | BackupChain | Bareos |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | €40/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 12 |
| Spec score · Server Backup Software | 8.7 (#7) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Spec score · Backup software | 8.4 (#42) | 9.3 (#4) |
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | Cologne, Germany |
| Supported platforms | Windows PCs and Windows Server; Azure Stack HCI and Hyper-V Server are also listed | web,windows,macos,linux,self_hosted |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
Plans
BackupChain
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 1 TB$299.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 1 TB$399.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 2 TB$550.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 2 TB$719.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 4 TB$1,092.99 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 4 TB$1,359.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 6 TB$1,609.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 8 TB$2,146.99 a year
- Single Server Cloud Backup — 10 TB$2,683.74 a year
- Shared Cloud Backup — 10 TB$2,999.99 a year
Bareos
- CommunityFree
- Subscription€480 a year
- Subscription€480 a year
- Setup Review€800, paid once
- Training€810, paid once
- Consulting€900, paid once
- Basic Support€1,080 a year
- Bareos Health Check€1,800, paid once
- Standard Support€2,850 a year
- Advanced Support€5,700 a year
In their own words
BackupChain
BackupChain has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Bareos
Bareos is backup software for computers and servers, with mixed backup scope and restore modes. It includes ransomware protection and supports Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted environments. The Community plan is open source, requires no subscription, and provides access to the public repository and complete source code at free. The paid Subscription plan starts at €480 a year and has a minimum of 10 units. Bareos is made by Bareos, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The combination of computer and server backup can suit environments where both kinds of systems need protection. Its listed platform range includes desktop operating systems and web access, while self-hosted use is also supported. Buyers can choose the free Community edition or a paid annual subscription, whose stated minimum is 10 units.