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arq · v7.40.2 • auto-updates
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Multi-cloud backup application
brew install --cask arq 102
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v7.40.24d ago7.40.1→7.40.2
5d ago7.40→7.40.1
6d ago7.39.1→7.40
29d ago7.39→7.39.1
1mo ago7.38.2→7.39
Review
Mar 10, 2026Arq is a robust multi-cloud backup application that offers fast and reliable data protection for macOS users. It supports backing up to various cloud storage services, making it ideal for users seeking a comprehensive and efficient backup solution.
Arq backs up files to multiple cloud storage services such as Amazon S3, Glacier, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
Maturity: The project appears mature with a strong history of updates and user base, though recent development activity has slowed.
Community: Arq has been well-received on Hacker News with mentions highlighting its speed improvements and cloud compatibility. Reddit has no mentions found.
Pros
- + Supports multiple cloud storage services
- + Known for fast backup and restore speeds
- + Reliable and widely used among macOS users
Cons
- - Development activity has slowed in recent years
- - License information is unclear
Community Mentions
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