Description:
Deduplicating command-line archiver and backup tool
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 27, 2025
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Links:
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GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 403 |
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Language: C++ |
Category: System utilities
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Tags:
backup
compression
deduplication
archiver
encryption
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Install:
brew install zpaqfranz
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About:
zpaqfranz is a powerful command-line deduplicating archiver and backup tool based on the PAQ algorithm. It provides highly efficient compression by eliminating redundant data across files, making it ideal for creating space-efficient backups and archives. The tool supports strong encryption and is designed for robust data preservation and recovery tasks.
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Key Features:
- Deduplication and high-ratio compression
- Strong AES-256 encryption support
- Multi-threaded for performance
- Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
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Use Cases:
- Creating compressed, encrypted backups of personal or critical data
- Archiving large datasets with redundant data to save storage space
- Securely transferring large files over the internet
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Alternatives:
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7-zip
– 7-zip is more common but zpaqfranz offers superior deduplication and compression ratios.
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borgbackup
– Borg is a dedicated backup tool with deduplication, while zpaqfranz is also a standalone archiver.
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