Open Source Python Backup Software for Linux

Back In Time is an easy-to-use tool to backup files and folders. It runs on GNU Linux (not on Windows or OS X/macOS) and provides a command line tool backintime and a GUI backintime-qt both written in Python3. It uses rsync to take manual or scheduled snapshots and stores them locally or remotely through SSH. Each snapshot is in its own folder with copies of the original files, but unchanged files are hard-linked between snapshots to save storage space. It was inspired by FlyBack.

Rockstor is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) and private cloud storage solution based on advanced Linux technologies like BTRFS, Docker and others. In addition to standard NAS features like file sharing via NFS, Samba, SFTP and AFP, advanced features such as online volume management, CoW Snapshots, asynchronous replication, compression, and bitrot protection are supported based on BTRFS. Rockstor also provides apps like ownCloud, Syncthing, OpenVPN, and Plex to name a few. Apps or "Rock-ons" are powered by a Docker-based application hosting framework. And new ones can be simply added. These Rock-ons, combined with advanced NAS features, turn Rockstor into a private cloud storage solution accessible from anywhere, giving users complete control of cost, ownership, privacy and data security. Rockstor UI is written in Javascript, making it simple to manage everything from your Web browser. The backend is written in Python and exposes RESTful APIs to easily extend functionality!

Vorta is a backup client for macOS and Linux desktops. It integrates the mighty Borg Backup with your favorite desktop environment to protect your data from disk failure, ransomware and theft.

borgmatic is a simple, configuration-driven backup automation tool built to work with BorgBackup. It simplifies the creation, pruning, and verification of encrypted, deduplicated backups through a single YAML configuration file. Designed for both servers and desktops, borgmatic is ideal for users who want reliable, scriptable backup workflows with minimal setup and strong security.

django-dbbackup is a Django management command extension for backing up and restoring databases and media files. It supports multiple storage backends including local file systems, Amazon S3, and Dropbox. Ideal for automated backup strategies, it simplifies the integration of backup logic into Django projects.

The sbackup suite is a simple backup solution for Gnome desktop. All configuration is accessable via Gnome interface. File and paths can be included and excluded directly or by regex, local and remote backups supported.

A simple keylogger written in python. It is primarily designed for backup purposes, but can be used as a stealth keylogger, too. It does not raise any trust issues, since it is a set of [relatively] short python scripts that you can easily examine.

This program runs on Debian-based Linux systems and performs raw cloning from disk to disk, disk to image, and image to disk. It is powered by the dd tool. Much better here: https://sourceforge.net/p/sysbackres/ https://github.com/shampuan/Zeus-Raw-Copy

Barman (backup and recovery manager) is an administration tool for disaster recovery of PostgreSQL servers written in Python. It allows to perform remote backups of multiple servers in business critical environments and help DBAs during the recovery phase. Barman's most wanted features include backup catalogs, retention policies, remote recovery, archiving and compression of WAL files and backups. Barman is written and maintained by PostgreSQL professionals 2ndQuadrant.

Utility to help create backups more easily. The idea of the program is that all essential information for creating a backup is in a single file. It can use ‘tar’ for creating archives, has a command line interface, and supports incremental backups.

DiscSpan is a tool that will take that a large directory full of files and automatically burn a series of DVDs to near capacity, without the need or hassle of creating individual ISOs while keeping the files individually accessible.

Using this project you can make backup and track changes of configuration of network devices like switches, routers, etc.

A very simple file backup app. Drop your file on the program icon or select item in context menu (Linux) to create a backup folder where numbered backups of your file will be stored.

paxbac uses pax and hfspax to backup your home system on CDs and other removable media. paxbac keeps a log of all the files you backed up, allows for incremental backups and appending to existing archives.

Archiving/backup framework written in Python. Uses archiving directives within the file system itself in the form of .archmanrc files; Python modules that specify which files and directories to include.

Archeotes is a backup software designed to be extremely flexible. Define exactly which files you want to save, encrypt, compress, keep old copies, encrypt path, safe delete of obsolete files. Complete and differential backup capability. Easy recovery

Arrowbase is a collection of tools for backup persoses. Together they combine a backup system that can be used on more then one Operating system. This makes the project not only widely spread but portable as wel.

Auto Migrator is a collection of python scripts that perform automated migrating(syncing) of files and folders.

Abs is a configurable, automated backup system for websites on FTP hosts. Sysadmin need only to set a configuration file for each domain. Project is now on GitHub https://github.com/mmilidoni/abs

Backup utility for small offices, written in Python. Features: zip, tar.gzip and tar.bz2 compression, predefined backup profiles, differential and incremental backups, file filters, file database with hashes, media sizes, multi-volume etc.

Backtory is a slim backup/restore software for unix-like operating systems, designed for stand-alone internet servers. It features differential backups, remote storage using various protocols as well as encryption/signing of backup archives.

BaGoMa backs-up and restores the contents of a GMail account. It can restore all the labels (folder structure), as well as the flags (seen/read, flagged) of a message.

Simple python script for keeping a backup set with an arbitrary frequency and any number of surviving snapshots. Uses the rsync reference directory feature to minimize space by using file hard links. Launch it from /etc/crontab.

Barman (Backup and Recovery Manager) is an enterprise-grade tool for managing backups and disaster recovery of PostgreSQL databases. It supports both full and incremental backups, Point-In-Time Recovery (PITR), and remote backup via SSH. Barman is widely used by DBAs to ensure secure, reliable, and consistent backups in production environments.

CAIRN is a modular copy and restore program for the imaging of a computer. It copies every file on a computer and figures out how to recreate it from scratch. It is primarily network oriented but is also flexible enough to boot from any possible method.