Kopia replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
LicenceApache-2.0
Plateformeson your machine
InstallationInstall KopiaUI or the CLI from native Windows/macOS/Linux packages, then create or connect to a repository
DonnéesSnapshots live in an encrypted, deduplicated, content-addressed Kopia repository on local/NAS, SFTP, WebDAV, object storage, rclone, or supported cloud targets; small blocks are packed into opaque blobs.
ConfigurationYou must provision and pay for the storage target, enter its credentials, and safeguard the repository password, Kopia cannot recover data if that password is lost.
facts verified 2026-08-14
Encrypted snapshots to storage you choose; the cloud bill and restore drills are still yours.
the catchIt protects snapshots well, but it does not provide Dropbox's continuously synced working folder, sharing workflow, collaboration, or consumer cloud experience.
the verdict →all Dropbox Plus alternatives →
Encrypted snapshots to storage you choose; the cloud bill and restore drills are still yours.
the catchIts snapshots are excellent, but the storage account, capacity, billing, scheduling, monitoring, and restore drills are all your responsibility rather than Backblaze's.
the verdict →all Backblaze Personal Backup alternatives →last updated 2026-08-14 · up to $252/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
