Why is Budgie Backup Free?

Updated 10th October 2026 by Simon Fearby · Budgie Backup (alpha)

Software development has given me a good career, and I don’t feel the need to squeeze every dollar out of everythign I do. A friend needed good software and nothing sutable existed. Backup software is something everyone needs, but it’s often locked behind pricey tools and ongoing subscriptions.

I built Budgie Backup to give something back and save people a bit of money. Code Signing Certificates cost money and that is what https://buymeacoffee.com/fearby is for if you wanted to help.

Beware of free products that ask you to sign up and shared your name, email and data. Budgie Backup does none of that, you own your data.

Budgie Backup is just a fancy copy tool, not a scheduling and restore tool.

I have enjoyed making this

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This is a work in progress, features will change.

If you wan't to help test Alpha builds reach out here: alpha-test-request-budgiebackup@fearby.com or reach out and suggest a feature here: budgiebackup@fearby.com.

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