# ArchivesSpace vs Restic

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ArchivesSpace | Restic |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #1 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 447 | 36 866 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +628 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v4.2.1 · 29 Jun 2026 | v0.19.1 · 5 Jul 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Ruby | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Restic scores 82/100 against 58/100 for ArchivesSpace, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Restic is easier to run; ArchivesSpace needs more configuration.

Restic is growing faster right now (+628 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ArchivesSpace](https://selfhost.directory/project/archivesspace) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/archivesspace.md)
- [Restic](https://selfhost.directory/project/restic) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/restic.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/archivesspace-vs-restic