Duplicati
Duplicati is a free, open-source backup software application designed to store encrypted, incremental, and compressed backups on cloud storage providers and remote file servers. By focusing on block-based incremental backups, it ensures that only updated parts of files are transferred, conserving both storage space and network bandwidth. It features a straightforward, local web-based user interface for easy configuration.
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 2.4.1.0
- Release date
- Oct. 29, 2026
- License
- MIT
- Installer type
- wix
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Duplicati.Duplicati -eSHA256 (file verification)
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- ✓ Official source (Homebrew)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 2.4.1.0,2026-10-29
- License
- MIT
- Installer type
- dmg
How do I use this?
This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.
brew install --cask duplicatiSHA256 (file verification)
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Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
Duplicati 2.4.1.0: what's new?
Highlights
- Strong client-side encryption using AES-256
- Block-level deduplication and incremental backup handling
- Integrated compression to reduce network payload and storage footprint
- Broad protocol and provider support for remote and cloud targets
- Web browser management interface accessible locally
Who is it for?
Designed for individuals and administrators who need automated, space-efficient, and strongly encrypted backups stored across remote or cloud locations.
Good to know before installing
- Official support on this page covers Windows and macOS systems.
- Large backup sets may occasionally require lengthy local database rebuilds or verification runs.
How to install
Windows
- Download the Windows installer via our official download button, or execute winget install --id Duplicati.Duplicati -e in a command shell.
- Open the downloaded installer and complete the guided setup.
- Start Duplicati from the Start Menu or system tray to open the configuration dashboard in your browser.
macOS
- Click the official download button on this page for the macOS package, or run brew install --cask duplicati in your terminal.
- Mount the downloaded disk image and drag the Duplicati app into your Applications folder.
- Launch the application and follow the initial configuration steps in the web interface.
Alternatives
- Restic
- BorgBackup
- Kopia
Frequently asked questions
Is Duplicati completely free to use?
Yes, Duplicati is released under the open-source MIT license and is entirely free for personal and commercial use.
How does Duplicati protect my data on remote servers?
It encrypts all data locally on your computer using AES-256 encryption before anything is uploaded to the destination.
How do I access the Duplicati user interface?
Duplicati runs a lightweight local server that you interact with directly through any standard web browser.