luckyBackup

With luckyBackup you set rsync tasks via a graphical interface. The project reports that the development is virtually still.

Developer Loukas Avgeriou

Version 0.5.0 · Open source · Linux

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luckyBackup provides a graphical layer above rsync for backup and synchronization tasks. You choose source and destination, set exclusions and can collect tasks in profiles. A test run shows what actions would take place before you actually have them performed.

This is especially useful when you want to use the capabilities of rsync without typing each command yourself. The direction remains important: a wrong source or removal option can do more than just copy missing files. Therefore, always check the test run and use unimportant test files for a new task.

The developer reports that the development is virtually frozen. The latest stable upstream version is 0.5.0; Linux distributions can apply their own package corrections. That maintenance status is an important limitation for a new backup plan. Choose it especially when you know and control the existing method, not because you expect frequent new features.

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Software	What can it do?	Platform and licence
luckyBackupYou are viewing this app	With luckyBackup you set rsync tasks via a graphical interface. The project reports that the development is virtually still.	LinuxOpen source
FreeFileSyncView this alternative	You want to compare and synchronize folders with a more active updated program.	Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
KopiaView this alternative	You're looking for encrypted backups with recovery points.	Windows, macOS, LinuxApache-2.0

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Who is it for?

You use Linux, know the base of rsync and want to manage existing copying tasks via a window.

Getting started

Preferably use the package of your Linux distribution. Create a task with test folders, run a simulation first and check source and destination before the actual execution.

Privacy

Data goes to the destination you set. luckyBackup does not automatically encrypt a local copy; security also depends on the storage and transport used.

Good to know

Development almost stopped. Wrong synchronization rules can delete files. Encryption must be arranged separately

Please note

The upstream development is virtually stationary. Check the direction and removal options in a test run and do not rely solely on an uncontrolled task.

Advantages

Graphic operation of rsync Run test before running Build tasks into profiles

Things to consider

Development virtually stopped Wrong synchronization rules can delete files Encryption must be arranged separately

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Official download page

Provider’s website · luckybackup.sourceforge.net

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Version history

0.5.0 5 Nov 2018

Version 0.5.0 adds PolicyKit integration to run the interface with increased permissions when needed.

Version 0.5.0 adds PolicyKit integration to run the interface with increased permissions when needed.

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Our verdict

luckyBackup can make existing rsync modes more understandable, but maintenance status weighs heavily on a new choice. For a new backup plan, you should compare a more active alternative. If you already use luckyBackup, a trial run, an independent backup and a recovery test are more important than adding additional profiles. The interface does not assume responsibility for source, purpose and removal rules.