Plakar
Backup solution with CLI, API and UI interfaces. Clean defaults, easy deployment. Encrypted, queryable backups with deduplication and compression.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/plakarkorp/plakar or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in subscriptions
Plakar FAQ
Common questions
Is Plakar free and open source?+
Plakar is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Backup solution with CLI, API and UI interfaces. Clean defaults, easy deployment. Encrypted, queryable backups with deduplication and compression.
What paid software does Plakar replace?+
Plakar serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Comet Backup, Duplicacy, Ottomatik, SimpleBackups, Veeam, saving up to $125/month ($1,500/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Plakar?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/plakarkorp/plakar or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with Plakar?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.