vorta ☆
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Description:
Desktop Backup Client for Borg
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.11.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: backup borg gui deduplication encryption
Install: brew install --cask vorta
About:
Vorta is a graphical user interface for BorgBackup, designed to simplify encrypted, deduplicated backups. It provides a user-friendly way to create and manage backup schedules, view backup history, and restore files without using the command line. This tool makes powerful server-grade backup technology accessible for desktop users.
Key Features:
  • BorgBackup GUI frontend
  • Scheduled backup automation
  • Backup archive browsing and restoration
  • Cross-platform (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Automating personal file backups with encryption
  • Managing server backups from a desktop interface
  • Restoring specific files from deduplicated archives
Alternatives:
  • Borgmatic – CLI-based configuration tool, whereas Vorta provides a graphical interface.
  • Time Machine – Native macOS solution, whereas Vorta offers cross-platform support and Borg's deduplication.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 26, 2026 5:24pm 0.11.3 0 VERSION_BUMP a7d90dca
Jan 1, 2026 7:37pm 0.11.2 0 VERSION_BUMP dd8c2e0f
Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm 0.10.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 4bd02651
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