UrBackup
Server backup software
Backup software
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What is UrBackup
UrBackup is a client/server backup system that provides file and image backups for Windows and Linux endpoints to a centrally managed backup server. It targets small to mid-sized environments that want on-premises backup with a web-based management interface and support for multiple clients. The product supports incremental backups, scheduling, and bare-metal style recovery via image backups (platform-dependent). It is commonly deployed on self-managed infrastructure rather than as a fully managed service.
Supports file and image backups
UrBackup can run both file-level backups and disk image backups, enabling different recovery options depending on the incident. File backups support point-in-time restore of individual files and folders. Image backups support full-system recovery scenarios when hardware or OS failure occurs. This breadth can reduce the need for separate tools in smaller environments.
Centralized web-based administration
The server provides a web UI for configuring clients, schedules, retention, and restore operations. Administrators can monitor backup status across multiple endpoints from one place. This centralized model fits environments that want a single backup server controlling many machines. It also simplifies basic reporting compared with ad-hoc scripts.
Self-hosted and open-source model
UrBackup is typically deployed on customer-controlled infrastructure, which can help meet data residency or offline backup requirements. The open-source distribution allows inspection of code and community-driven fixes. Organizations can run it without per-workload licensing typical of many commercial platforms. This can be attractive for cost-sensitive deployments with in-house administration.
Limited enterprise platform coverage
UrBackup focuses primarily on Windows and Linux endpoints and does not provide the same breadth of workload integrations found in larger backup suites. Capabilities such as deep virtualization stack integration, cloud-native workload protection, or broad application-aware backup coverage may require additional tooling. This can be a constraint for heterogeneous environments. Buyers should validate support for their specific OS versions and workloads.
Fewer managed-service features
UrBackup is generally operated as a self-managed backup server rather than a fully managed backup service. Features commonly expected in managed offerings—such as built-in offsite replication as a service, turnkey immutability options, or provider-operated monitoring—may require custom setup. Ongoing maintenance (updates, storage management, security hardening) remains the customer’s responsibility. This can increase operational overhead compared with managed alternatives.
Reporting and governance depth
While the web UI provides status visibility, organizations with strict compliance needs may find limitations in advanced reporting, audit trails, and role-based access controls. Larger environments may also want more granular policy management and delegated administration. Integration with enterprise identity providers and centralized logging may require extra configuration or may be limited depending on deployment. These gaps can matter for regulated or multi-team operations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community (Open Source) | Free (AGPLv3+) | Full self-hosted UrBackup server and clients; downloadable from official site; no vendor subscription. |
| Change block tracking (Windows) — commercial add-on | 15.50€ excl. VAT per client | Speeds up image & file backups by tracking changed blocks; license required per client; "Includes 2.x updates" (as listed on official site). |
| UrBackup Client for Microsoft Hyper-V 2.x (commercial) | Price not disclosed on official site | License required per Hyper-V server; trial available — "trial version expires after half a year" (per official site); works with UrBackup Server >=2.3.0. |
| UrBackup Cloud Server on AWS/Azure (Infscape appliance) | Pay for cloud resources; appliance trial available | Official site notes cloud appliance runs UrBackup and stores backups to S3/Azure Blob; official site states S3 storage ~0.012–0.023 USD per GB/month after deduplication/compression and that the appliance can be trialed for 1 month. |
| UrBackup (Virtual) Appliance (Infscape) — Community edition | Free edition available (limits) | Official site states a free appliance edition (including for commercial use) limited to max 10 clients and max 20 TB storage; other appliance/pricing details are provided by Infscape (links on official site). |
