Head-to-head · Backup Software
UrBackup vs Bacula Community
UrBackup leads on 0 checks, Bacula Community on 0, and 5 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 scoreUrBackup · 6.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresUrBackup · 4 of 4
UrBackup scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 6.4 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #27 and #81.
On backup scope, UrBackup gives you Mixed where Bacula Community offers File.
UrBackup is the better fit for free open-source mixed file and image backup. Bacula Community is the better fit for open-source network backup administrators.
- UrBackup fits best
Free open-source mixed file and image backup
- Bacula Community fits best
Open-source network backup administrators
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Side by side
| Feature | UrBackup 6.4/10 Visit ↗ | Bacula Community 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #27 in Backup Software | #81 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Free open-source mixed file and image backup | Open-source network backup administrators |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features UrBackup 4/4 · Bacula Community 2/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | File |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | windows, macos, linux, android | windows, macos, linux |
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| Our verdict | UrBackup is a free, open-source client/server backup system for computers and servers. It is designed for people who want self-hosted protection across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with the server running on Windows, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, or… Read the review → |
Bacula Community is free, open-source backup software for system administrators managing data across networked computers, with the option to run it on a single computer. Its architecture centralizes backup and recovery through Director,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UrBackup — where it wins
- Free and open source with Windows, macOS, and Linux clients
- Combines file backups, image backups, and whole-partition protection
- Web management, deduplication, Internet backup, and bootable restoration
Where it doesn't
- Requires managing a self-hosted backup server and client setup
- Desktop and server coverage does not include a dedicated mobile client
- Image restoration uses a bootable USB stick for bare-metal recovery
Bacula Community — where it wins
- Centralizes scheduled and concurrent backup jobs across networked systems
- Supports incremental, differential, and synthetic backup modes
- Includes encryption, verification, cloud storage, and bare-metal recovery
Where it doesn't
- Administration spans Director, File, Storage, Catalog, and Console components
- Catalog database support is focused on MySQL and PostgreSQL
- The platform focus is networked computers and servers rather than mobile devices
- UrBackup6.4/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted choice for mixed file and image backups across desktop systems.
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A free, open-source choice for administrators managing centralized network backups.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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