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Amanda

Free#119 of 150 in Backup SoftwareBackup and Disaster Recovery Software

Amanda: A file-focused, centralized backup system for teams managing mixed operating systems. Ranked #119 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source teams managing network backups.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Open-source teams managing network backups
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Centralizes full and incremental backups across Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows hosts
- Supports disk, tape, optical media, and Amazon S3 backup targets
- Includes cataloging, recovery, encryption, compression, and scripting support
Where it doesn't
- File-focused scope may not suit teams needing broader backup modes
- Ransomware protection is not a published capability
- Centralized deployment requires administration of a master backup server

Our verdict on Amanda

Amanda is an open-source network backup and archiving system for IT administrators managing multiple Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows hosts. A central backup server coordinates scheduled full and incremental backups, then writes them to disk, tape, optical media, or Amazon S3. Its file-focused scope covers computer and server backup with file recovery, making it a fit for open-source teams that need centralized control across mixed operating systems.

The platform’s main strength is its breadth of traditional backup functions. Amanda can run parallel backups to a holding disk, maintain file catalogs and backup-image locations, and support file and backup-image recovery. Encryption can use GPG or another encryption program, while compression can use compress, gzip, or a custom program. Tape management and tape spanning add controls for tape-based workflows, and application APIs plus pre- and post-backup scripts support administrative automation. Integrations include GNU tar, Unix dump/restore, OpenSSH, Kerberos 5, and Amazon S3.

Amanda is distributed under BSD-style and GPL licensing and is maintained with community support. That model suits organizations comfortable administering open-source infrastructure and selecting their own backup targets, encryption tools, compression programs, and scripts. Teams seeking file-level network backup with disk, tape, optical, and S3 options should consider it. Organizations that require published ransomware protection or a wider backup scope should look for an alternative aligned with those requirements.

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Amanda pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on amanda.org

Amanda fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Computer backup	Yes
Mobile backup	Not verified
Server backup	Not verified
Backup scope	Mixed
Restore modes	File
Ransomware protection	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: GNU Tar, Unix dump/restore, Amazon S3, OpenSSH, Kerberos 5
Pricing	Free plan
Website	amanda.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Amanda integrations

Amanda lists 5 integrations on its own site.

GNU Tar
Unix dump/restore
Amazon S3
OpenSSH
Kerberos 5

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Amanda is ranked in 2 of our directories.

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