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Arq alternatives

End-to-end encrypted backup software for macOS and Windows — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.

they charge

$5.00/mo (Arq Premium avg)

Alternative #1

Vibe code your own Arq

Build a subset for personal use or keep paying; the deep OS-level snapshot integration and robust chunking engine require serious low-level systems programming. Score: 38/100 (Serious undertaking).

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Community members who vibe coded their own Arq from our build guide — with real running costs. Upvote the ones that earn it.