Head-to-head · Backup Software
Bareos vs DATASTOR Shield
Bareos leads on 1 check, DATASTOR Shield 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
- Free trialonly DATASTOR Shield
Bareos scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 6.5 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #26 and #60.
Bareos offers free plan; DATASTOR Shield doesn't.
Bareos is the better fit for open-source, self-hosted infrastructure backup. DATASTOR Shield is the better fit for long-retention backup with self-healing.
- Bareos fits best
Open-source, self-hosted infrastructure backup
- DATASTOR Shield fits best
Long-retention backup with self-healing
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Side by side
| Feature | Bareos 6.5/10 Visit ↗ | DATASTOR Shield 3.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.5 | 3.4 |
| Ranking | #26 in Backup Software | #60 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Open-source, self-hosted infrastructure backup | Long-retention backup with self-healing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 | Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Enterprise |
| Features Bareos 3/4 · DATASTOR Shield 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; client support for Mac OS, Linux, and Unix through standard SMB |
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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 → |
DATASTOR Shield is hybrid cloud backup, restore, archiving, and replication software for businesses. It protects Windows servers, workstations, virtual machines, and selected databases, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux… 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
DATASTOR Shield — where it wins
- Source-side global deduplication reduces transferred and stored data.
- Supports disk, tape, NAS/DAS, and cloud storage targets.
- Self-healing, verification, and bare-metal recovery strengthen recovery planning.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales.
- There is no perpetual free plan.
- Database protection is specified for Microsoft SQL Server and Exchange.
- Bareos6.5/10 · Free plan
A broad self-hosted backup platform with strong storage, recovery and virtualization coverage.
Visit BareosFull verdict → - DATASTOR Shield3.4/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A business backup platform for long retention, recovery flexibility, and self-healing.
Visit DATASTORFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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