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Duplicati alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Duplicati alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."

Duplicati compared with 5 alternatives: Arq Backup, CrashPlan, Rclone, IDrive and Backblaze B2.

Duplicati has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2 per machine / month, billed annually ($2.50 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DuplicatiThis toolFree plan · from $2/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Arq BackupFree trial · from $59.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows
CrashPlanFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
RcloneFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
IDriveFree plan · from $0.25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Backblaze B2Free plan · from $6.95/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

Duplicati starts at $2 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: IDrive.

Rclone starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDuplicatiCrashPlanRcloneIDriveBackblaze B2

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Duplicati

  1. Arq Backup

    Encrypted Mac and Windows backup to storage you choose

    • Arq Backup starts at $59.99 per computer, one-time.
    • Arq Backup has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Duplicati.
    • Arq Backup lists no web app and Linux app, which Duplicati has.
    • Arq Backup can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Arq Backup also covers file sync.

    Suits: Mac and Windows users who already pay for cloud storage elsewhere

    Arq Backup vs DuplicatiArq Backup pricing and details

  2. CrashPlan

    Business backup for laptops, servers, Microsoft 365 and Google

    • CrashPlan starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup).
    • CrashPlan has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Duplicati.
    • CrashPlan also covers file sync.

    Suits: IT teams at companies under 250 people who need laptop backup

    CrashPlan vs DuplicatiCrashPlan pricing and details

  3. Rclone

    Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage

    • Rclone is free.
    • Rclone also lists an Android app.
    • Rclone lists no web app, which Duplicati has.
    • Rclone also covers file sync and file management.
    • Rclone does not cover reports, which Duplicati does.

    Suits: Moving data between cloud providers without going through a local disk

    Rclone vs DuplicatiRclone pricing and details

  4. IDrive

    Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder

    • IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
    • IDrive also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • IDrive also covers file sync and file sharing.
    • IDrive does not cover reports, which Duplicati does.

    Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account

    IDrive vs DuplicatiIDrive pricing and details

  5. Backblaze B2

    S3-compatible object storage billed per terabyte

    • Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Duplicati has.
    • Backblaze B2 also covers file management.
    • Backblaze B2 does not cover reports, which Duplicati does.

    Suits: Backups and archives that are read less than they are stored

    Backblaze B2 vs DuplicatiBackblaze B2 pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Duplicati

  • The free console monitors only 2 machines; alerts and remote management need Pro.
  • Enterprise starts at 10 machines on a yearly contract and is sold through sales.
  • Storage is not included on the self-managed route; extra integrated storage is $0.60 per additional 100 GB per month, billed yearly.
  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup is priced separately: $0.50 per user / month self-hosted, $1.50 managed, both billed yearly.
Duplicati pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Duplicati?

The alternatives to Duplicati in this directory are Arq Backup, CrashPlan, Rclone, IDrive and Backblaze B2. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Duplicati.

Is there a free alternative to Duplicati?

Yes. Rclone is free to use. IDrive and Backblaze B2 have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Duplicati alternatives work on Android?

The Duplicati listing does not include an Android app. Rclone and IDrive list one.

Which Duplicati alternatives work on iOS?

The Duplicati listing does not include an iOS app. IDrive lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.