Backup & Recovery
Open Source Software

Since 2012, Bareos has provided open-source backup and recovery software for Linux, Windows and mixed enterprise environments. Back up physical systems, virtual machines, databases and applications to disk, tape or S3-compatible object storage.

Security and
Compliance

Bareos supports encrypted communication, role-based access control, defined retention periods and secure storage workflows. Tape, WORM media and separated backup storage can also support ransomware-resilient strategies and compliance-related requirements such as GDPR, NIS2 and DORA.

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Efficiency and
Scalability

Bareos supports full, differential, incremental and Always Incremental backup strategies across disk, tape and S3-compatible object storage. Centralized management, automation and flexible scheduling help reduce manual work and support growing backup environments.

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Our
Services

Bareos provides Subscriptions, technical support, consulting, training and sponsored development for professional backup environments. Our team can assist with planning, migration, implementation, configuration reviews, troubleshooting and performance optimization.

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Trusted by organizations worldwide

Bareos is used by universities, public institutions, service providers and enterprises with demanding backup and recovery requirements.

At Bareos, we believe open source is essential for developing adaptable, future-ready solutions. Our backup software, licensed under AGPLv3, provides unmatched flexibility:
you can tailor Bareos to meet your specific needs, enhance it, and collaborate with a global community. This approach offers your enterprise a robust, adaptable backup solution without usage restrictions, ensuring long-term protection and independence for your investments.

Bareos delivers a comprehensive and secure backup solution, safeguarding your data across diverse storage mediums — including hard drives, tape libraries, and cloud environments. Our services utilize encrypted communications across networks to meet stringent security standards. With Bareos, encryption of your data begins before the backup process, covering both client-side operations and data transmission, thus ensuring robust protection of your enterprise data.

Open source backup software

Bareos stands out with its unique blend of open-source flexibility and professional support. We provide tailored assistance in developing your bespoke backup strategies, complemented by a broad range of services including technical support and training programs. Our global network of experienced partners ensures that expertise is always within reach.

Bareos offers versatile cross-platform functionality, compatible with multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, macOS, and FreeBSD. This adaptability makes it an ideal fit for any organization’s existing IT infrastructure. Additionally, Bareos has started to support the ARM64 platform, further enhancing its flexibility.

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Our dedication to excellence and compatibility is demonstrated through our extensive certifications. Bareos is officially certified for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and SUSE Enterprise Storage, featuring prominently in the official Partner Software Catalog. We also provide certified solutions for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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Bareos 25.0.4 is now available!

This Bareos 25.0.4 maintenance release brings new platform support, WebUI performance improvements and several fixes for production backup environments. We…

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