# bup
> Efficient backup system based on git packfile format

## Summary
Git-based backup system with deduplication and incremental saves

## Capabilities
- Fast incremental backups
- Global data deduplication
- Git packfile format for efficient storage

## When to Use
- You want efficient, deduplicated backups
- You like the git-based approach to backups

## When NOT to Use
- You need encryption built-in

## Related Tools
- [restic](/tools/restic) (complementary)
- [kopia](/tools/kopia) (complementary)
- [rdiff-backup](/tools/rdiff-backup) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/bup
