# Pluton: Free Open Source Alternative to Backblaze, Carbonite, Comet Backup

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

Pluton (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Backblaze, Carbonite, Comet Backup, Duplicacy. 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.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Pluton
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://usepluton.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/plutonhq/pluton
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 874
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/plutonhq/pluton or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Backblaze.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (8)
Replacing these paid tools with Pluton saves up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Backblaze](https://caniforkit.com/backblaze) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Backblaze vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/backblaze-vs-pluton) |
| [Carbonite](https://caniforkit.com/carbonite) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Carbonite vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/carbonite-vs-pluton) |
| [Comet Backup](https://caniforkit.com/comet-backup) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Comet Backup vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/comet-backup-vs-pluton) |
| [Duplicacy](https://caniforkit.com/duplicacy) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Duplicacy vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/duplicacy-vs-pluton) |
| [IDrive](https://caniforkit.com/idrive) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare IDrive vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/idrive-vs-pluton) |
| [Ottomatik](https://caniforkit.com/ottomatik) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Ottomatik vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ottomatik-vs-pluton) |
| [SimpleBackups](https://caniforkit.com/simplebackups) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare SimpleBackups vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/simplebackups-vs-pluton) |
| [Veeam](https://caniforkit.com/veeam) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Veeam vs Pluton](https://caniforkit.com/vs/veeam-vs-pluton) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Pluton?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Backblaze.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)