# Plakar: Free Open Source Alternative to Comet Backup, Duplicacy, Ottomatik

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/plakar
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Plakar (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Comet Backup, Duplicacy, Ottomatik, SimpleBackups. Backup solution with CLI, API and UI interfaces. Clean defaults, easy deployment. Encrypted, queryable backups with deduplication and compression.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Plakar
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://plakar.io/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/plakarkorp/plakar
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.1k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/plakarkorp/plakar or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Plakar saves up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Comet Backup](https://caniforkit.com/comet-backup) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Comet Backup vs Plakar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/comet-backup-vs-plakar) |
| [Duplicacy](https://caniforkit.com/duplicacy) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Duplicacy vs Plakar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/duplicacy-vs-plakar) |
| [Ottomatik](https://caniforkit.com/ottomatik) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Ottomatik vs Plakar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ottomatik-vs-plakar) |
| [SimpleBackups](https://caniforkit.com/simplebackups) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare SimpleBackups vs Plakar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/simplebackups-vs-plakar) |
| [Veeam](https://caniforkit.com/veeam) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Veeam vs Plakar](https://caniforkit.com/vs/veeam-vs-plakar) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Plakar?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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