Pluton
Free, open-source backup solution with end-to-end encryption. Self-hosted control, supports 70+ cloud providers, automated incremental backups, and zero vendor lock-in.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/plutonhq/pluton or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Backblaze.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in subscriptions
Pluton FAQ
Common questions
Is Pluton free and open source?+
Pluton is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Free, open-source backup solution with end-to-end encryption. Self-hosted control, supports 70+ cloud providers, automated incremental backups, and zero vendor lock-in.
What paid software does Pluton replace?+
Pluton serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Backblaze, Carbonite, Comet Backup, Duplicacy, IDrive, Ottomatik, SimpleBackups, Veeam, saving up to $200/month ($2,400/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Pluton?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/plutonhq/pluton or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Pluton?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Backblaze.