arq
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Description:
Multi-cloud backup application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.37@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @arqbackup  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: backup cloud-storage encryption sync data-protection
Install: brew install --cask arq
About:
Arq is a robust, cross-platform backup solution designed to securely store data across multiple cloud storage providers. It offers continuous, versioned backups with strong encryption, ensuring data integrity and privacy. The tool provides granular control over backup sets and schedules, making it ideal for users who want to avoid vendor lock-in.
Key Features:
  • Multi-cloud support (AWS, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
  • End-to-end encryption with private keys
  • Incremental backups with unlimited version history
  • Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Automated offsite backups for personal or business data
  • Migrating backup strategies between different cloud providers
Alternatives:
  • Duplicati – Open-source alternative with similar multi-cloud capabilities but a different UI/UX focus.
  • Backblaze – Simpler, provider-locked solution that offers unlimited storage for a flat fee.
Version History
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Aug 12, 2025 3:40pm 7.36.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 94895f88
Aug 5, 2025 12:47am 7.36 0 VERSION_BUMP c557d5a9
Aug 1, 2024 3:32pm 7.30.2 0 VERSION_BUMP f01abfa3
Jul 29, 2024 3:31pm 7.30.1 0 VERSION_BUMP adc0d335
Jul 23, 2024 9:34pm 7.30 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c02d9b7
Jul 23, 2024 11:08am 7.30 0 VERSION_BUMP 811ec772
Jul 8, 2024 8:51pm 7.29 0 VERSION_BUMP dd8595fc