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Personal Backup

Free#100 of 150 in Backup Software

Personal Backup: A capable free Windows file-backup utility with flexible backup modes and destinations. Ranked #100 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows file-backup users.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free Windows file-backup users
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
16 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports scheduled, real-time, incremental, differential, and synchronized backups
- Backs up to local, removable, network-server, and FTP destinations
- Adds compression, AES encryption, verification, and file-level restoration
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform limits use across other operating systems
- Focuses on files and folders rather than broader system imaging
- Destination options center on local, network, and FTP storage

Our verdict on Personal Backup

Personal Backup is a free Windows utility for individuals, public institutions, associations, and privately organized companies that need to protect files and directory structures. It supports manually started and scheduled tasks, with Windows Task Scheduler support for recurring jobs. Backups can target local drives, removable media, network servers, or FTP servers. The software is available in 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions, including corresponding Windows Server editions, while its backup scope remains focused on files and folders.

Its strongest area is backup control. Personal Backup supports full, incremental, differential, and synchronization modes, along with file filters based on name, type, age, size, and attributes. Compression and AES encryption help manage stored backups, while verification and file-level restoration support post-backup checking and targeted recovery. Real-time directory monitoring can trigger automatic backups, and the PbStarter utility is designed for ransomware-oriented backup execution. Additional utilities cover Thunderbird data and portable-device files, extending the package beyond a basic scheduled copy tool.

The main trade-off is focus. Personal Backup is suited to Windows users who want detailed file-selection rules, multiple backup modes, and local, network, or FTP destinations without a paid plan. It is less appropriate for buyers seeking a cross-platform service, broad cloud integrations, or a wider system-imaging and server-backup platform. Choose it when file-level protection and configuration flexibility matter most; consider an alternative when the requirement extends beyond Windows file and directory backup.

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Personal Backup pricing

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

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Personal Backup fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Computer backup	Yes
Mobile backup	Yes
Server backup	Not verified
Backup scope	File
Restore modes	File
Ransomware protection	Yes
Supported platforms	windows
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Integrations	6 integrations: Windows Task Scheduler, Windows Explorer context menu, FTP, FTPS, Thunderbird, Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	personal-backup.rathlev-home.de
Facts checked	16 Sep 2026

Personal Backup integrations

Personal Backup lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Windows Task Scheduler
Windows Explorer context menu
FTP
FTPS
Thunderbird
Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service

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