Backrest
A self-hosted Backup, Sync & Storage app you can run on your own server.
With Backrest, you get a self-hosted backup, sync and storage tool that lives on your own server, under your rules. It is a practical pick for homelab users and teams who prefer owning their tools over renting them.
Development happens in the open on GitHub; the repository has collected 7.3K stars so far. Repository activity was last recorded on Jul 28, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Backup tools must be tested with a restore, not just a successful backup message. Run a trial recovery of one folder, verify checksums or snapshots, and store at least one copy off-site. Sync tools deserve the same care: test conflict behaviour with a throwaway file first.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Backrest is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.