Head-to-head · Backup Software
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows vs UrBackup
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows leads on 0 checks, UrBackup 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 scoreVeeam Agent for Microsoft Windows · 7.3/10
- Free planboth
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows scores higher on our rubric for backup software: 7.3 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #27.
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is the better fit for free Windows image and system backup. UrBackup is the better fit for free open-source mixed file and image backup.
- Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows fits best
Free Windows image and system backup
- UrBackup fits best
Free open-source mixed file and image backup
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Side by side
| Feature | Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | UrBackup 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #18 in Backup Software | #27 in Backup Software |
| Best for | Free Windows image and system backup | Free open-source mixed file and image backup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 4/4 · UrBackup 4/4 | ||
| Computer backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Backup scope | Mixed | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed | Mixed |
| Supported platforms | windows | windows, macos, linux, android |
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| Our verdict | Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is a backup and disaster recovery application for Windows desktops, laptops, tablets, physical servers and virtual machines. It supports image-based system backups, volume-level backups, file and folder… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows — where it wins
- Free edition requires no license
- Supports image, volume, file and bare-metal recovery
- Targets external disks, NAS, object storage and Veeam repositories
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage
- Free edition has fewer capabilities than commercial editions
- Paid editions have no listed public price
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
- Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows7.3/10 · Free plan
A capable free Windows backup tool with broader recovery and storage options in paid editions.
Visit VeeamFull verdict → - UrBackup6.4/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted choice for mixed file and image backups across desktop systems.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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