Saf – simple, reliable, rsync-based, battle tested, rounded backup
I had this backup code working reliably for years, using local file system, vps/dedicated server, or remote storage for backup, then I finally get time to wrap README, iron few missing switches and publish. Should be production ready and reliable, so it could be useful to others. Contributors are welcome.
Saf – simple, reliable, rsync-based, battle tested, rounded backup launched on August 18, 2023 with 89 votes, #1,148 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Saf is an rsync-based backup tool that supports local filesystems, VPS, dedicated servers, and remote storage. Built on code used reliably for years, it automates backup operations with a straightforward command-line interface. Designed for developers and system administrators who need dependable, production-ready backups without complexity, Saf is open source and welcomes contributions.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Rsync-based time machine for Linux, written in Python, for local and remote backups. - dusanx/saf
In the maker’s words, at launch
I had this backup code working reliably for years, using local file system, vps/dedicated server, or remote storage for backup, then I finally get time to wrap README, iron few missing switches and publish. Should be production ready and reliable, so it could be useful to others. Contributors are welcome.…
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