Backups
Debian ecosystem splits this functionality into two categories: - System Rollback (for when an update breaks your OS) and - Data Backup (for personal files).
| Feature | Timeshift | Back In Time | Déjà Dup | Vorta (Borg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | System Rollback | Data/Home Backup | Data/Home Backup | Data & Cloud Backup |
| Backend | rsync / BTRFS | rsync | duplicity / restic | borg |
| CLI | timeshift | backintime | dplicity / restic | borg |
| Deduplication | Hard links only | Hard links only | Basic | Advanced |
| Encryption | No | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| GUI Style | Utility / Wizard | Browser | Minimalist | Dashboard / Modern |
Recommended:
- For system rollback: timeshift.
- For local back-up to a Local USB Drive: Vorta+Borg. The performance on local disks is unbeatable, and the "Borg Mount" feature is like magic for browsing files.
- For backing up to The Cloud: Use Restic (via the autorestic or resticprofile wrappers for a better experience). It is natively built for the cloud and won't break when your internet connection drops.