Best Self-Hosted Backups in 2026

Software for scheduling, storing, and managing backups of data, databases, and system configurations.

The top-rated pick is Duplicati with 14,686 GitHub stars.

2 self-hosted backups — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all

Duplicati

Free, open-source backup software that stores encrypted, incremental backups to cloud storage and remote servers.

Alternative to:

Backblaze

Portabase

Open-source, self-hosted database backup and restore platform for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and more.

Alternative to:

Veeam

Why self-host?

Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.