Yes. restic is free and open-source software, distributed under the BSD-2-Clause license.

Which platforms does restic support?

restic provides downloads for Windows.

What is the latest version of restic?

The latest version is v0.19.1, released on Jul 5, 2026.

What operating systems does restic support?

restic supports Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD.

How can I install restic?

Installation instructions are provided in the documentation, which can be found on the restic website.

What license is restic released under?

restic is licensed under the BSD 2-Clause License.

Can I verify the integrity of my backups?

Yes, restic is designed to allow easy verification that all data can be restored.

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About restic

restic is a backup program designed for speed, security, and efficiency. It works across major operating systems including Linux, macOS, and Windows, as well as FreeBSD and OpenBSD. The program allows users to create and manage backups with features like data deduplication and encryption.

restic supports various storage backends such as local directories, SFTP servers, Amazon S3, and Google Cloud Storage, among others. It is built with principles focusing on ease of use, fast backup and restore processes, data verification, and strong security measures to protect against unauthorized access.

Key features

Supports multiple operating systems including Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD
Offers data deduplication to save storage space
Provides encryption for data security
Supports various storage backends like local directories, SFTP, Amazon S3, and Google Cloud Storage
Allows mounting backups via FUSE for easy browsing
Includes reproducible builds for verification
Designed for fast backup and restore operations

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Jul 5, 2026

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restic_0.19.1_windows_386.zip10.4 MB x64 · restic_0.19.1_windows_amd64.zip10.7 MB

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Frequently asked questions

Is restic free?: Yes. restic is free and open-source software, distributed under the BSD-2-Clause license.
Which platforms does restic support?: restic provides downloads for Windows.
What is the latest version of restic?: The latest version is v0.19.1, released on Jul 5, 2026.
What operating systems does restic support?: restic supports Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD.
How can I install restic?: Installation instructions are provided in the documentation, which can be found on the restic website.
What license is restic released under?: restic is licensed under the BSD 2-Clause License.
Can I verify the integrity of my backups?: Yes, restic is designed to allow easy verification that all data can be restored.

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