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vorta · v0.11.4 • auto-updates
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Desktop Backup Client for Borg
brew install --cask vorta Note: vorta requires BorgBackup to run. If you do not need mount support, use
the official formula:
brew install borgbackup
If you plan on mounting archives using macFUSE, consider using the Tap
maintained by the Borg team:
brew install --cask macfuse
brew install borgbackup/tap/borgbackup-fuse
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.11.47d ago0.11.3→0.11.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026Vorta is a desktop backup client offering a user-friendly graphical interface for Borg, a powerful deduplicating archiver. It allows users to create, manage, and restore backups with ease, making Borg's capabilities accessible without command-line complexity. Ideal for those seeking reliable backups with a modern GUI.
Vorta provides a graphical interface for managing backups using the Borg archiver.
Maturity: The project is mature with significant community support, though it has a substantial number of open issues.
Community: Hacker News mentions highlight Vorta's usability and recognition as a backup solution, though some alternatives have been noted.
Pros
- + User-friendly graphical interface for Borg
- + Active development and community support
- + Reliable backup management
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Potential alternatives available
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown