restic
A self-hosted Backup, Sync & Storage app you can run on your own server.
restic is an open, self-hosted backup, sync and storage tool — you install it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data. It is a practical pick for homelab users and teams who prefer owning their tools over renting them.
Its public repository on GitHub currently shows 36.0K stars, a useful signal of community interest. Repository activity was last recorded on Aug 29, 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, restic 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.