Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Cloudstic – Open-source CLI for encrypted, cloud-native backups

Hi HN, I built Cloudstic (https://github.com/Cloudstic/cli), an open-source Go CLI that creates encrypted, deduplicated, point-in-time backups of your Google Drive, OneDrive, and local files. The Problem Google Drive and OneDrive are sync tools, not backup tools. If you accidentally delete a folder, it’s gone everywhere. If ransomware encrypts your local files, the "mistake" propagates to the cloud immediately. There is no easy way to say: "Restore my entire Drive exactly as it looked on January 15th." Why not just use Restic or Borg? I’m a huge fan of Restic, and…

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Corso▲90

   Free, secure, open-source backup for Microsoft 365

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   I made a privacy-first minimalist Backblaze▲236

   Creator here. I was looking for something as simple as Backblaze Personal [1] but privacy focused and open source. This is my attempt to build that. Uses PyQt6 [2] for the GUI and Pyinstaller [3] for creating the platform specific binaries. The backup engine under the hood is Restic [4]. The server code is written in Laravel [5]. All the code is on GitHub [6]. I actually really like Backblaze (even use B2 for this offering behind the scenes) so this isn't meant to throw shade their way. Just wanted a private open source alternative. Something like Bitwarden but for backups. [1]…

   2022 · blobbackup.com · its alternatives →

3. 3TC
   Tiny CLI to save AWS costs in dev environments when you're sleeping▲119

   2020 · npmjs.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   LinShare▲91

   Private and secure file sharing and cloud storage solution

   2022 · linshare.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Proton Drive 2.0▲125

   Free secure cloud storage | proton

   2025 · proton.me · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Relica – Cross-platform local, remote, and multi-cloud file backups▲132

   Immutable cloud storage with multi-cloud redundancy. Zero-knowledge encryption, unlimited devices. Built on restic — no vendor lock-in. From $5/month.

   2018 · relicabackup.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   DuckDisk▲104

   Table-first storage analysis for Mac, cloud, and SSH

   Aug 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8FS
   full system backups via Sneakernet▲45

   2012 · sneakerbackup.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Collie CLI▲76

   Manage your AWS, Azure & GCP clouds with our open-source CLI

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Internxt Drive▲102

    The world's most secure & private cloud storage service

    2020 · internxt.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Drivebase▲98

    Unified file manager for all your cloud storage with E2EE

    Feb 2026 · drivebase.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    NFreezer – Encrypted-at-rest remote backup tool▲96

    nFreezer is an encrypted-at-rest backup tool. Contribute to josephernest/nfreezer development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Internxt▲93

    Secure, private, decentralized & open source cloud storage

    2021 · internxt.com · its alternatives →

14. 14CC
    Cloud computing easier than ever with CodePicnic CLI▲24

    2017 · tales.codepicnic.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Free, open-source tool for backing up Microsoft 365 Data – Corso▲34

    Free, Secure, and Open-Source Backup for Microsoft 365 - alcionai/corso

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    CloudSu▲59

    Open-source app that uses Chef and AWS together beautifully

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    CloudSky▲69

    Save and create your passwords with end-to-end encryption

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Encrypted Cloud file backup▲18

    File encryption and encrypted folder and file mirroring - for local and Cloud backups. Create encrypted Cloud-Backups. Freeware based on PBKDF2.

    2015 · frankhissen.de · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Cloud Cleanup in CleanMyMac▲75

    Cloud space has limits. Cloud Cleanup makes it feel infinite

    2025 · cleanmymac.com · its alternatives →

20. 20YF
    Your future backup? BRIC (Bunch of Redundant Independent Clouds)▲12

    2012 · bitcartel.wordpress.com · its alternatives →

21. 21ET
    End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Storage. All Open Source▲42

    2014 · disk42.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    PoweredBy.Cloud▲68

    Turn your GoogleDrive and OneDrive into a CDN

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    K8up – Kubernetes Backup Operator Based on Restic▲53

    Welcome to K8up - a Kubernetes Backup Operator

    2019 · k8up.io · its alternatives →

24. 24RT
    Rx, the Deploy-as-you-save client for the cloud▲8

    rx is a lightweight CLI and runtime that lets you deploy any function instantly as you save it in your editor. It’s fast, simple, and takes care of setting up all your cloud infrastructure. The best dev experience with everything you need built-in: - auth - permissions - payments - secrets - storage - logs - email & SMS - and way more Related beta launch tweet: https://x.com/KhalidZoabi/status/1777673531972608249 Wanted to show it to you guys, gauge interest, and get some feedback. There's a large roadmap of upcoming stuff. Feel free to DM me on X for more information!

    2024 · rx.run · its alternatives →

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