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Arq Alternatives

Should you replace Arq?

Acronis True Image is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Arq.

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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Arq alternatives

See how Arq compares to 6 alternative apps you can switch to.

Acronis T...Best FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$50/yrAcronis delivers superior endpoint protection and imaging but locks you into their cloud, sacrificing the storage freedom that Arq provides.
DuplicatiWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Duplicati eliminates subscription costs entirely on its free tier while matching Arq's client-side encryption, though it trades polish for deep configurability.
BackblazeWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$70/yr$7/monthBackblaze trades Arq's crypto-agility and storage flexibility for dead-simple unlimited backup at a flat per-computer rate.
CrashplanWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--CrashPlan trades Arq's storage flexibility for centralized IT control, making it ideal for managed fleets but unsuitable for privacy-focused BYOS workflows.
UrbackupNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Urbackup is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Time Mach...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Time Machine is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Acronis True Image and Duplicati selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Arq

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Arq 7

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Acronis T...

$50

Essential

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Duplicati

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Free

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Arq

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Acronis T...

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After $2,500 estimated migration cost.

Duplicati

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After $3,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Arq

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Acronis T...

70/100

Acronis excels for organizations needing integrated anti-ransomware and full disk imaging without configuring third-party storage. IT operations teams benefit from its unified endpoint protection, but privacy-conscious DevOps and data-sovereignty teams will struggle with the mandatory proprietary cloud. The lack of Bring-Your-Own-Storage flexibility forces reliance on Acronis infrastructure.

Duplicati

75/100

Duplicati fits MSPs and tech-savvy users who want zero-cost, open-source backup with bring-your-own-storage flexibility. Teams requiring seamless bare-metal restore or polished native desktop clients will struggle with Duplicati's configuration-heavy, browser-managed workflow compared to Arq.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Arq

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Acronis T...

low

Acronis True Image is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Duplicati

low

Duplicati is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Arq

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Acronis T...

4.3/5.0

18500 reviews

Duplicati

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2150 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Arq

No migration needed

Acronis T...

2 weeks

High

Acronis True Image is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Duplicati

4 weeks

High

Duplicati is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Arq

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Acronis T...

$2,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Duplicati

$3,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Arq

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Acronis T...

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Supports 150 native integrations.

Duplicati

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Supports 150 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Arq

100%

Acronis T...

0%

  • No Bring-Your-Own-Storage flexibility
  • Proprietary cloud vendor lock-in
  • Heavier system resource footprint
  • Limited SFTP target support
  • No S3/B2/GCP compatibility
Duplicati

0%

  • No integrated bare-metal recovery wizard
  • Free tier limits monitoring to 2 machines only
  • Web console requires internet for remote management
  • Email alerts gated behind Pro tier
  • Open-source community support vs dedicated vendor support
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Arq

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Acronis T...
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRHIPAA
Duplicati

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Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Arq

You already standardize on this app.

Acronis T...

You want an all-in-one backup and security suite without managing separate cloud storage accounts

Duplicati

You want a free, open-source backup engine with flexible storage backends and don't mind self-managing the configuration.

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Arq

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Acronis T...

You need to backup to your own S3, B2, or Wasabi buckets with client-side encryption keys you control

Duplicati

You rely on native bare-metal recovery tools or prefer a simple, polished native desktop client over browser-based management.

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