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Best Git Backup Software 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
Rewind Backups leads this list of 24 (record score 5.5, free plan). HYCU R-Cloud is next (record score 5.3), and Takeout is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 4.6).
Git backup software helps preserve Git repositories and related project data; compare backup coverage, retention, restore targets, source platforms and cost.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Rewind Backups | Rewind backs up, restores, and copies business data from SaaS and cloud applications. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 HYCU R-Cloud | R-Cloud suits organizations seeking protection for SaaS, cloud, and on-premises workloads, especially teams that need centralized policy management and granular recovery. | 5.3 | $1.20 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 03 SpinOne | SpinOne is a SaaS backup and recovery platform for organizations using cloud apps. | 5.0 | $3 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Takeout | Takeout is a free Docker-based development dependency manager for Linux, macOS and Windows; it is not described as Git backup software. | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 05 gitbackup | gitbackup backs up repositories from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Forgejo, with a separate GitHub migration-archive mode. | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 06 Git Backup Hub | Git Backup Hub is a desktop app for backing up selected public or private GitHub repositories to a local folder. | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 07 github-backup-rust | github-backup-rust backs up GitHub issues, pull requests, and wikis, with restore targets on a new instance. | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 gitlab-backup | gitlab-backup backs up GitLab issues, pull requests, and wikis on Linux, macOS, and Windows. | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 09 SCM Backup | SCM Backup backs up wikis from Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab on Linux, macOS, and Windows. | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 10 soba | Soba is free Git backup software for Linux, macOS and Windows, with custom schedules and configurable retention. | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
This page orders tools by its record score: what each maker publishes, Android availability first, a free way to try and how fresh its facts are.
02
HYCU R-Cloud
R-Cloud suits organizations seeking protection for SaaS, cloud, and on-premises workloads, especially teams that need centralized policy management and granular recovery.
WebWindowsLinux+2 Record5.3 Visit
03
SpinOne
SpinOne is a SaaS backup and recovery platform for organizations using cloud apps.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record5.0 Visit
04
Takeout
Takeout is a free Docker-based development dependency manager for Linux, macOS and Windows; it is not described as Git backup software.
WindowsMacLinux Record4.6 Visit
05
gitbackup
gitbackup backs up repositories from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Forgejo, with a separate GitHub migration-archive mode.
WindowsMacLinux+1 Record3.1 Visit
6
Git Backup Hub
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record3.1 Visit Git Backup Hub is a desktop app for backing up selected public or private GitHub repositories to a local folder.
7
github-backup-rust
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record3.1 Visit github-backup-rust backs up GitHub issues, pull requests, and wikis, with restore targets on a new instance.
8
gitlab-backup
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record3.1 Visit gitlab-backup backs up GitLab issues, pull requests, and wikis on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
9
SCM Backup
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record3.1 Visit SCM Backup backs up wikis from Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
10
soba
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record3.1 Visit Soba is free Git backup software for Linux, macOS and Windows, with custom schedules and configurable retention.
11
Cloudback
WebAPI $10 a month Record2.8 Visit Cloudback backs up GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Linear data to encrypted ZIP archives on a configurable schedule.
12
SimpleBackups GitHub Backup
Web Free plan Record2.8 Visit SimpleBackups GitHub Backup is a web service for backing up GitHub issues, pull requests, and wikis.
14
SierraSoftworks github-backup
Free plan Record2.7 Visit SierraSoftworks github-backup supports hourly backups from GitHub and GitHub Enterprise.
15
BackHub
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record2.6 Visit BackHub creates local mirrors of GitHub repositories, including branches, tags, and history, on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
16
GitLab Backup CLI
Free plan Record2.6 Visit GitLab Backup CLI is a free GitLab backup tool with restore targets on the original instance.
17
python-github-backup
Free plan Record2.6 Visit python-github-backup backs up GitHub issues, pull requests, and wikis.
18
BackupLABS GitHub Backup
Web $9.60 a month Record2.4 Visit BackupLABS makes restorable copies of GitHub repositories, Gists, and metadata across an organization.
19
HYCU for GitLab
Web — Record2.4 Visit HYCU for GitLab is a web service that backs up GitLab issues, pull requests, and wikis.
20
GitBack
WebSelf-hosted Free Record2.2 Visit GitBack backs up GitHub, GitLab, and other Git repositories on cron schedules, with a CGit web interface for browsing.
21
Gitbackups
Web — Record2.2 Visit Gitbackups is a web service with daily backups for GitHub issues, pull requests, and wikis.
22
GitProtect.io
Web — Record2.2 Visit GitProtect.io is a web service with configurable schedules for backing up issues, pull requests, and wikis.
23
Xopero GitHub, GitLab & Bitbucket Backup
Web — Record2.2 Visit Xopero backs up code repositories, issues, pull requests and wikis on GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket.
24
GitHub Enterprise Server Backup Service
— Record2.0 Visit GitHub Enterprise Server Backup Service supports custom backup schedules, configurable retention, and restores to the original instance.
Before you choose
What project data does it back up?
Check whether a tool backs up issues, pull requests and wikis as well as repository data. The comparison includes issue backup, pull request backup and wiki backup.
Which platforms does it need to support?
Choose a tool that matches where you work or plan to run backups. Listed platform options include web, Linux, Windows, macOS, API and self-hosted.
How often can it run backups?
Compare schedule frequency with how often your project changes. The comparison records schedule frequency, including custom scheduling for GitHub Enterprise Server Backup Service.
How long can it keep backups?
Check the retention policy and restore targets before choosing. These details affect what backup copies remain available and where you can restore them.
Does it have a free plan or trial?
Compare the free plan, trial terms and paid starting price. Cloudback has a free plan with paid service from $10; BackupLABS GitHub Backup lists a 14-day trial, and Gitbackups lists plans from $9 per month.
Questions
What does Git backup software back up?
Coverage varies. Compare whether a tool includes repository data, issues, pull requests and wikis.
Which platforms should I look for in Git backup software?
The platform options in this comparison are web, Linux, Windows, macOS, API and self-hosted.
How do I compare Git backup schedules?
Check the schedule frequency against how often your project changes. The comparison also notes custom scheduling for GitHub Enterprise Server Backup Service.
What should I check about Git backup retention and restores?
Compare the retention policy and the available restore targets to understand how long backups remain and where you can restore them.
Is there Git backup software with a free plan?
Yes. BackHub and Cloudback are examples with free plans. Cloudback also lists paid service from $10.
Does Git backup software offer a free trial?
BackupLABS GitHub Backup lists a 14-day trial. Compare trial terms and paid starting prices when choosing.
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