1. Iperius Backup
Enter Srl · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.3/5
Windows backup tool for files, databases and virtual machines, with a free edition and paid tiers.
Free plan
Free plan available
Backup & disaster recovery · Alternatives
Best Bareos alternatives in India (2026)
Bareos is a backup & disaster recovery product from Bareos GmbH, Cologne, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Bareos are Iperius Backup (Free plan), cloudHQ (Free plan), Keepit (On request), Comet Backup (From $19/month plus $2/endpoint/month) and Vaultastic (On request). Iperius Backup is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Bareos alternative
Indian support and GST
Bareos is built in Germany. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Bareos alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Bareos's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bareos (current) | Free plan | Yes | Windows | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Iperius Backup | Free plan | Yes | Windows | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  cloudHQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Keepit | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Comet Backup | From $19/month plus $2/endpoint/month | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  Vaultastic | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Unitrends | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Arcserve | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Storware | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  Xopero ONE | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Bacula Enterprise | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  ElephantDrive | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Vembu BDRSuite | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  BlogVault | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Veeam | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  IDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  MSP360 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  UpdraftPlus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Jottacloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  BackWPup | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  ManageWP | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Bareos alternatives in detail
2. cloudHQ
cloudHQ LLC · San Francisco · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.3/5
Gmail and Google Workspace productivity tools for sharing, exporting, backup and sync
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Bareos
- Also available on Web
3. Keepit
Keepit · Copenhagen · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.1/5
Independent cloud backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce and other SaaS apps.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
4. Comet Backup
Comet Backup · Backup & disaster recovery · 3.9/5
White-label backup platform for MSPs covering devices, VMs, Microsoft 365 and databases.
From $19/month plus $2/endpoint/month
Free trial
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
5. Vaultastic
Mithi Software Technologies · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.2/5
Indian cloud archival and backup for email and SaaS data, with no per-user charges.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
- Built in India
6. Unitrends
Unitrends (a Kaseya company) · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.1/5
All-in-one backup appliances and cloud backup for data centres, endpoints and SaaS applications.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
7. Arcserve
Arcserve · Backup & disaster recovery · 4/5
Unified data protection with backup, replication, high availability and disaster recovery runbooks.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
8. Storware
Storware · Warsaw · Backup & disaster recovery · 3.9/5
Agentless backup and recovery for over 15 hypervisors, also sold as a pre-built appliance.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
9. Xopero ONE
Xopero Software · Backup & disaster recovery · 3.9/5
Backup, disaster recovery and ransomware protection software, plus appliances and an MSP edition.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
10. Bacula Enterprise
Bacula Systems SA · Yverdon-les-Bains · Backup & disaster recovery · 4.2/5
Enterprise backup for physical, virtual, container and cloud workloads without capacity-based pricing.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Bareos
- No free plan, unlike Bareos
- Also available on Web
Bareos alternatives by what you need
Free Bareos alternatives
Indian alternatives to Bareos
How to choose a Bareos alternative
- Follow the 3-2-1 rule; a backup on the same device is not a backup.
- Test restores quarterly.
- SaaS data is not backed up by the SaaS vendor — cover it.
Bareos alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Bareos in 2026?+
The closest matches to Bareos on App Advisor are Iperius Backup (Free plan), cloudHQ (Free plan), Keepit (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bareos, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Bareos?+
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Iperius Backup (Free plan), cloudHQ (Free plan), Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Bareos?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Vaultastic (On request), Vembu BDRSuite (Free plan), BlogVault (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bareos vs Iperius Backup: which is better?+
Iperius Backup is the closest match to Bareos in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Bareos alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in backup & disaster recovery or a category Bareos also covers, and Bareos GmbH's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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