Which free software can I use to make a secure backup with the Utixo SafeBox storage Print

Free Backup Software with Encryption and Support for SMB, SFTP, SSH or Rsync Protocols

Below is a list of free backup software supporting data encryption and compatible with transfer protocols such as SMB, SFTP, SSH, or Rsync. SafeBox Utixo is also included as a backup destination.

1. Duplicati

Description: Open-source software for secure and compressed backups.

• AES-256 encryption
• Supports SMB, SFTP, SSH, WebDAV
• Compatible with SafeBox Utixo and cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox)
• Windows, macOS, Linux

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2. BorgBackup

Description: Command-line tool designed for efficiency and security.

• Compression and deduplication
• Integrated AES-256 encryption
• Data transfer via SSH
• Linux, macOS (Windows via WSL or Cygwin)

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3. Restic

Description: Modern backup solution with built-in encryption.

• AES-256 and HMAC-SHA256 encryption
• Supports SFTP, Rsync, local or cloud storage
• Fast and efficient versioning
• Windows, macOS, Linux

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4. Rsync

Description: Powerful tool for synchronization and backup.

• Supports encryption via SSH
• Incremental transfers
• Linux, macOS, Windows (via Cygwin or WSL)

Note: Does not support native file encryption but can be combined with OpenSSL or GPG.

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5. FreeFileSync

Description: Free software for synchronization and backup.

• Secure transfers via SFTP
• One-way or two-way synchronization
• Supports SMB
• Windows, macOS, Linux

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6. Rclone

Description: Versatile tool for cloud and local backup/sync.

• Data encryption support
• Compatible with SFTP, SMB, SSH
• Extensive support for cloud services and SafeBox Utixo
• Windows, macOS, Linux

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7. Cobian Backup

Description: User-friendly backup tool for local and remote use.

• FTP with AES-256 encryption
• Scheduled backups
• Windows

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8. Iperius Backup

Description: Lightweight solution with SFTP support.

• AES-256 encryption
• Supports SafeBox Utixo
• Local and cloud destinations
• Windows

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Recommendations

• Easy GUI: Duplicati, Iperius Backup, FreeFileSync
• Advanced CLI: BorgBackup, Restic, Rclone
• Quick SSH backups: Rsync

Final Tips

Always test any tool in a non-production environment before using it for critical backups. Always enable encryption to ensure data security during transfer and storage.