BtrBack

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Open source
• Best for
  Linux servers using Btrfs snapshots
• Paid from
  Free
• Minecraft edition
  Java
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Scheduled full-server snapshots with configurable intervals
  • Age-based purging and custom retention controls
  • Rollback, rescue snapshots, JSON records, and LuckPerms permissions

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires a Btrfs-backed server directory
  • Targets Fabric and Minecraft 1.18.x with Java 17
  • Restores full server snapshots rather than individual files

Our verdict on BtrBack

BtrBack is an open-source Fabric mod for Minecraft Java servers that creates local backups from Btrfs subvolume snapshots. It is designed for administrators running self-hosted Linux servers where the server directory is stored on Btrfs. Backups can be created manually with the `/btrback` command or scheduled using configurable day, hour, and minute intervals. Its scope is the full server, making it a focused option for snapshot-based server protection rather than a general file backup tool.

The standout feature is the combination of retention and rollback controls. BtrBack can purge snapshots automatically after a configured age, while `backups.json` records backup and rollback snapshots in JSON format. Administrators can select a snapshot for a manual rollback, and the mod creates a rescue snapshot before replacing the current server subvolume. This gives the workflow a defined recovery sequence: preserve the current state, select a prior full-server snapshot, and restore it through the mod's rollback process. LuckPerms integration adds command-level permission control.

Platform fit is narrow by design. BtrBack integrates with Fabric, Cloth Config, and LuckPerms, and the verified project target is Fabric/Minecraft 1.18.x with Java 17. It also depends on Btrfs-backed storage and keeps backups local, so it suits Linux operators who already use that filesystem and do not need a broader storage or cloud ecosystem. Choose BtrBack for scheduled full-server snapshots, age-based cleanup, and rollback on a Btrfs-based Fabric server. Choose another approach if you need support for other server platforms, newer Minecraft targets, non-Btrfs storage, or file-level restoration.

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BtrBack pricing

BtrBack fact sheet

BtrBack integrations

BtrBack lists 3 integrations on its own site.

• Fabric
• Cloth Config
• LuckPerms

Alternatives to BtrBack

• ChronoVault BackupA Java-world backup mod with granular recovery, cloud sync, and configurable retention.8.9
• BackupGuardA focused Paper plugin for verified, scheduled full-server backups and restores.8.7
• X BackupA Java-focused backup mod with incremental saves, granular restores and OneDrive support.8.5

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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