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Knoxite

Free#129 of 150 in Backup SoftwareCloud Backup Services

Knoxite: A technical, self-managed choice for encrypted file archives across three desktop platforms. Ranked #129 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for technical users needing encrypted deduplicated archives.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Technical users needing encrypted deduplicated archives
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- AES-encrypted snapshots with chunk-level deduplication
- Supports local, cloud, and network storage backends
- Integrity checks, parity data, and configurable fault tolerance
Where it doesn't
- Command-line workflow may require technical administration
- File-focused scope does not provide full-system recovery
- Self-managed software is not a hosted backup service

Our verdict on Knoxite

Knoxite is an open-source, command-line data storage and backup system for technical users who want encrypted, deduplicated file snapshots. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and stores repositories on local or cloud-backed destinations. Its file-focused model suits users managing archives, workstation files, or other selected data rather than those seeking a complete system-image service or mobile backup product.

Its strongest capability is the control it gives over snapshot storage. Knoxite uses AES encryption, chunk-level deduplication, configurable compression, incremental storage, and exclusions to shape how repositories are created. Users can list, mount, restore, and verify snapshots, including read-only mounting and restore to a selected location. Integrity verification covers repositories, volumes, and snapshots, while parity data and configurable backend fault tolerance add options for handling storage concerns. Repository aliases and encrypted configuration files further support self-managed setups.

The storage ecosystem is broad for a command-line tool: Knoxite supports filesystems, Amazon S3, Azure File Storage, Backblaze B2, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Mega, Nextcloud, ownCloud, SSH/SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV. That range makes it a fit for users who already manage storage destinations and want one file-backup workflow across desktop platforms. It is less suited to buyers looking for hosted operations, guided administration, broad restore modes, or a backup product centered on ransomware protection. Choose Knoxite when encrypted archives, deduplication, verification, and backend control matter most; choose an alternative when convenience or full-system recovery is the priority.

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Knoxite pricing

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

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Knoxite fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Computer backup	Yes
Mobile backup	Not verified
Server backup	Not verified
Backup scope	File
Restore modes	File
Ransomware protection	Not verified
Supported platforms	windows, macos, linux
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	12 integrations: Filesystem, Amazon S3, Azure File Storage, Backblaze B2, Dropbox, FTP … See all →
Pricing	Open source
Website	knoxite.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Knoxite integrations

Knoxite lists 12 integrations on its own site.

Filesystem
Amazon S3
Azure File Storage
Backblaze B2
Dropbox
FTP
Google Cloud Storage
Mega
Nextcloud
ownCloud
SSH/SFTP
WebDAV

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Knoxite is ranked in 2 of our directories.

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