Compare Borg vs. Hyper Backup

BorgBackup, often referred to as Borg, is a deduplicating archiver that incorporates both compression and encryption features, ensuring space-efficient backup storage. It employs secure and authenticated encryption methods, alongside various compression algorithms such as LZ4, zlib, LZMA, and zstd (available since version 1.1.4). Additionally, users can mount backups using FUSE, and it offers straightforward installation across multiple operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and BSD. Released under the BSD license, Borg is free software supported by a vibrant and dedicated open-source community. This tool optionally enables both compression and authenticated encryption, with its primary goal being to deliver a secure and efficient data backup solution. By utilizing a data deduplication technique, Borg is especially well-suited for daily backups, as it only stores changes made since the last backup. The use of authenticated encryption ensures that it can be safely used for backups to locations that may not be fully trusted. A unique aspect of Borg is its content-defined chunking method for deduplication, which minimizes stored bytes by splitting files into variable-length chunks and only adding new chunks to the repository. The combination of these features makes Borg a powerful tool for users seeking reliable and efficient data protection.

Ensure the security of your data by backing up folders, system configurations, and software from your Synology NAS to various locations, all while optimizing space with compression and deduplication techniques. You can easily store your NAS data in local shared folders, on external devices, other Synology NAS units, rsync servers, or utilize public cloud services such as Google Drive, S3-compatible storage, and Synology's C2 Storage options for both individuals and businesses. To simplify your backup strategies, take advantage of the robust customization options offered by Hyper Backup. Schedule automatic backups at times that suit you best to ensure that your data remains thoroughly protected. You have the flexibility to keep as many backup versions as necessary, while significantly minimizing storage requirements through block-level incremental backups. Additionally, set up personalized backup rotation policies that can automatically remove older versions. By eliminating duplicate data copies, you can further reduce storage needs and backup durations. Monitor your storage consumption on a monthly or yearly basis and receive notifications when excessive usage is detected, helping you maintain optimal data management. Overall, these features work together to provide a comprehensive and efficient backup solution for your important files.