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BackupPC vs Tarsnap

A side-by-side look at BackupPC and Tarsnap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BackupPC

BackupPC

Backup & Sync

BackupPC is an open source backup software that allows administrators to backup multiple PCs and servers to a central, shared repository. It supports various platforms and protocols, provides data deduplication and compression, and has a web-based user interface.

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Tarsnap

Tarsnap

Backup & Sync

Tarsnap is an open source online backup service that emphasizes security and privacy. It provides encrypted, deduplicated backups to the cloud using Amazon S3 storage. Key features include client-side encryption, data deduplication, bandwidth minimization, and customizable retention policies.

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