# Restic

> Simple and secure backups built for speed and reliability

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/restic
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/restic.json
- Website: https://github.com/restic/restic
- Category: Backup
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-03-31T20:03:48+00:00
- Catalog revision: `3169132541`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/restic/restic
- Stars: 36996
- Forks: 1951
- Open issues: 658
- License: BSD-2-Clause
- Last push: 2026-11-01T01:42:59+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T14:10:48+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: go, cloud, Backup
Tech stacks: Cloud Storage, go, golang

## Features
- Fast incremental backups with deduplication and compression *(highlighted)*
- End-to-end encryption with data integrity verification *(highlighted)*
- Multi-platform support with flexible storage backends (cloud, local, SFTP) *(highlighted)*

## Description

Restic is a fast and secure backup tool with encryption, deduplication, and snapshot support. It is easy to use and works with cloud and local storage, making backups reliable and efficient.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Restic](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/restic) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
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