Vorta

Files & storage

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Vorta?

Vorta is a desktop BorgBackup client for organizing encrypted backups through reusable profiles and schedules. It includes backup profiles, encrypted deduplication, and archive browsing. It is aimed at macOS and Linux users managing several Borg backup routines.

Backup profiles

Encrypted deduplication

Archive browsing

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

MacOS and Linux users managing several Borg backup routines

Before you choose

Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service. BorgBase hosting and other paid storage are separate from the free client.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings backup profiles and encrypted deduplication into the same workflow.

Group the source folders and destination in a profile, run a test backup, and restore a representative file before trusting the scheduled routine.

What to keep in mind

Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service.

BorgBase hosting and other paid storage are separate from the free client.

How to use it well

Vorta fits macOS and Linux users managing several Borg backup routines. Group the source folders and destination in a profile, run a test backup, and restore a representative file before trusting the scheduled routine.

Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service. BorgBase hosting and other paid storage are separate from the free client. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Vorta free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service.

Can I use Vorta for backup profiles?

Yes. Vorta includes backup profiles. Group the source folders and destination in a profile, run a test backup, and restore a representative file before trusting the scheduled routine.

Does Vorta include remote backup storage?

Storage must be supplied through a local drive or compatible remote service.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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