# rdiff-backup
> Reverse differential backup tool over network or locally

## Summary
Reverse differential backup tool using rsync protocol

## Capabilities
- Reverse differential backups
- Network and local backup support
- rsync-based data transfer
- Keep incremental reverse diffs

## When to Use
- You want rsync-based incremental backups
- You need network-capable backup tool

## When NOT to Use
- You need encryption built into the backup tool

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

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/rdiff-backup
