Head-to-head · Backup Software
Bareos vs BackupAssist
Bareos leads on 1 check, BackupAssist on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBareos · 6.5/10
- Free planonly Bareos
Bareos scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 6.5 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #26 and #78.
Bareos offers free plan; BackupAssist doesn't.
Bareos is the better fit for open-source, self-hosted infrastructure backup. BackupAssist is the better fit for windows sites needing application-level recovery.
- Bareos fits best
Open-source, self-hosted infrastructure backup
- BackupAssist fits best
Windows sites needing application-level recovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Bareos 6.5/10 Visit ↗ | BackupAssist 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.5 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #26 in Backup Software | #78 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Open-source, self-hosted infrastructure backup | Windows sites needing application-level recovery |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $279/unit one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Browser extension | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Bareos 3/4 · BackupAssist 3/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | Not checked yet | — |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, self_hosted | Windows |
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| Our verdict | Bareos is open-source backup, recovery and archiving software for organizations protecting physical servers, endpoints, virtual machines, databases and application data. It provides centralized administration across Linux, Windows, macOS… Read the review → |
BackupAssist is a business backup and recovery portfolio for Windows workstations, servers, applications, virtual machines, and cloud data. It is aimed at small and medium businesses, government organizations, schools, and other… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bareos — where it wins
- Centralized management across servers, endpoints, VMs and databases
- Supports disk, tape, S3-compatible storage and air-gapped workflows
- Plugins cover VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V and several databases
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted setup requires infrastructure and operational administration
- Professional support and maintained packages require the paid subscription
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple endpoint backups
BackupAssist — where it wins
- Granular restores for files, applications, Exchange, SQL, and VMs
- Supports local, cloud, NAS, tape, RDX, and iSCSI destinations
- Automated test restores, monitoring, reports, and CryptoSafeGuard protection
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage
- The portfolio uses separate products for different environments
- Paid plans start at AUD 55.50 per site per year
- Bareos6.5/10 · Free plan
A broad self-hosted backup platform with strong storage, recovery and virtualization coverage.
Visit BareosFull verdict → - BackupAssist3.0/10 · Paid
A Windows-focused portfolio for granular recovery across systems, servers, applications, and Microsoft 365.
Visit BackupAssistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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