Zero-knowledge  ·  Always encrypted

Your backups.
We can't read them.

ServerCrate gives you private encrypted offsite backup for servers, homelabs, and developers. Your files are encrypted on your device before upload - your key, your data, your control. No egress fees. Ever.

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Free plan includes 10 GB. Paid plans from $5/month.

Client-side AES-256
Your key only
ZFS-backed vaults
5-min setup
No egress fees
vault.servercrate.net:22150
Protected
Stored Safely
3.31 GB
Encryption
AES-256
Plan
Starter
Status
● Active
Storage usage3.31 GB / 100 GB
snapshot · /home /etc /var/www
today 02:00
Done
snapshot · /home /etc /var/www
yesterday
Done
snapshot · /home /etc /var/www
2 days ago
Done
Encrypted - ServerCrate cannot read your files
Zero-knowledge encryption
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ZFS-backed private vaults
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Restic over SFTP
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No egress fees ever
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Linux · macOS · Windows
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5-minute setup
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Automatic & scheduled
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Zero-knowledge encryption
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ZFS-backed private vaults
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Restic over SFTP
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No egress fees ever
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Linux · macOS · Windows
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5-minute setup
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Automatic & scheduled
How It Works

Up and running
in five minutes.

Built for developers, homelab operators, small teams, and anyone who takes their data seriously. Copy, paste, run - encrypted offsite backups are live.

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01
Create your account
Sign up in under a minute. Free plan activates instantly - no credit card required. Upgrade when you need more storage or devices.
02
Your vault provisions automatically
A dedicated encrypted vault spins up the moment you verify your email. Private ZFS dataset, unique SFTP endpoint, your credentials only.
03
Install Restic and connect
Install Restic on any Linux, macOS, or Windows machine. Paste the vault connection string from your portal - one command initializes the repository.
04
Schedule and forget it
Add a cron job or systemd timer. Backups run encrypted, deduplicated, and verified automatically. Monitor status from your portal dashboard.
bash - restic backup to ServerCrate vault
# One-time setup - paste from your ServerCrate portal
$ export RESTIC_REPOSITORY=sftp:vaultuser@vault.servercrate.net:22150:/data
$ export RESTIC_PASSWORD=your-secret-token
 
# Initialize repository (first time only)
$ restic init
created restic repository a2f4e91c at sftp:vault.servercrate.net:22150:/data
 
# Run your first backup
$ restic backup /home /etc /var/www
Files: 14,832 new, 0 changed, 0 unmodified
snapshot a2f4e91c saved - 3.31 GiB in 24s ✓
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Why ServerCrate

Private by design.
Reliable by default.

Every decision was made with one constraint: your data must be safe even if we are compromised.

Zero-Knowledge Architecture
We literally cannot
read your backups.

Your files are encrypted using a key generated on your device. That key is shown once in the portal and never stored on our servers. Even a complete compromise of our infrastructure reveals nothing - the stored data is meaningless ciphertext without your key.

This isn't a marketing claim. It's the mathematical consequence of Restic's client-side encryption: the encryption happens before data leaves your machine.

Encrypted on your device before upload
Token shown once, never stored server-side
We see only meaningless ciphertext
AES-256 encryption via Restic
Dedicated private vault per user
No scanning, indexing, or analysis
ZFS checksums prevent silent corruption
No egress fees when you restore
Enterprise ZFS Storage
ZFS checksums every read and write, detecting silent corruption automatically. Your files stay byte-perfect over years of storage.
Smart Deduplication
Only changed data uploads each run. Files shared across devices are stored once. Restic's content-defined chunking keeps storage costs genuinely low.
Snapshot History
Every backup creates a snapshot. Restore your entire system, a specific folder, or a single file from any point in your retention window.
Multi-Device Support
Back up laptop, desktop, server, and NAS from one vault on Standard and Pro plans. All devices deduplicated together - shared files stored once.
Self-Service Portal
Manage vault, snapshots, SSH keys, 2FA, billing, and devices from one clean dashboard. No support tickets for routine operations.
Flat Predictable Pricing
One monthly fee. No egress charges when you restore. No bandwidth overage. No surprise bills. What you see on the pricing page is what you pay.
Compare

Not all backup
is created equal.

ServerCrate combines zero-knowledge encryption, dedicated private vaults, and zero egress fees - most competitors offer one or two at best.

Feature ServerCrate Backblaze B2 BorgBase rsync.net
Zero-knowledge - can't read your files
Dedicated private vault per user
No egress / restore fees ever
Flat predictable monthly pricing
Free tier available
Native Restic SFTP support
ZFS data integrity verificationNot specifiedOptional
Linux / server / NAS native
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Alternatives

How ServerCrate compares
to the alternatives.

Zero-knowledge encryption and flat pricing sets ServerCrate apart. See exactly how we stack up against every major provider.

BorgBase Alternative
Using Restic instead of Borg? ServerCrate is purpose-built for Restic over SFTP with ZFS-backed storage and flat pricing.
Full comparison
rsync.net Alternative
rsync.net charges per GB and has no free tier. ServerCrate offers flat monthly pricing, a free plan, and a backup-first interface.
Full comparison
Restic SFTP Hosting
Dedicated SFTP endpoint for Restic. No self-hosting, no maintenance - just a fast, reliable remote repository ready in minutes.
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Offsite Backup Server
Managed offsite backup infrastructure for Linux servers and homelabs. ZFS-backed, monitored, and always online.
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Backup Server Hosting
Hosted backup server that handles the infrastructure so you don't have to. Private vaults, flat pricing, no surprise bills.
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Use Cases

Built for your setup,
whatever it looks like.

Same core promise across every workload: client-side encryption, private vaults, flat pricing.

Homelab Backup
Protect Proxmox VMs, Docker volumes, TrueNAS configs, and app data. Works with any Restic-compatible homelab setup.
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Restic Backup Server
Dedicated SFTP endpoint for Restic with zero-knowledge encryption, deduplication, and ZFS storage. No self-hosting required.
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Encrypted Backup Service
Client-side encrypted offsite backup for privacy-focused users and teams. Your key never leaves your machine.
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Small Business Backup
Offsite backup for office files, shared folders, NAS targets, and business data you cannot afford to lose.
Learn more
Linux Backup Service
Native Linux backup via Restic over SFTP. Systemd timer, cron, or manual - works with every major distribution.
Learn more
Proxmox Offsite Backup
Offsite backup target for Proxmox VE. Back up VM data, configs, and critical datasets to encrypted private vaults.
Learn more
Pricing

Simple. Flat. Honest.

No egress fees. No bandwidth bills. No setup charges. Start free, scale only when you need more.

Free
$0/mo
Try ServerCrate - no card needed
  • 10 GB encrypted storage
  • 1 device
  • 7-day snapshot history
  • Full Restic SFTP access
  • Portal dashboard
Get started free
Starter
$5/mo
Personal files & small projects
  • 100 GB storage
  • 1 device
  • 30-day snapshot history
  • Client-side encryption
  • No egress fees
  • Multiple devices
  • Extended retention
Get Starter
Most Popular
Standard
$15/mo
Developers & homelab setups
  • 500 GB storage
  • 3 devices
  • 60-day snapshot history
  • Client-side encryption
  • No egress fees
  • Multi-device backup
  • Direct email support
Get Standard
Pro
$29/mo
Power users & small teams
  • 1 TB storage
  • 5 devices
  • 90-day snapshot history
  • Client-side encryption
  • No egress fees
  • Multi-device backup
  • Direct email support
Get Pro

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FAQ

Common questions.

ServerCrate is a private encrypted offsite backup service. You connect Restic - a popular open-source backup tool - to a dedicated vault over SFTP. Restic encrypts your files on your device before they are uploaded. ServerCrate stores the encrypted data and provides the infrastructure, portal, and monitoring. You get offsite backups without managing remote servers yourself.
Your files are encrypted on your device using a key only you have - before anything is sent to us. We store only encrypted data: scrambled bytes that are meaningless without your key. We cannot read your files, access your encryption key, or hand them over to anyone, because we genuinely do not have the key. This is the mathematical consequence of client-side encryption, not a policy choice.
Setup takes about 5 minutes. Create your account, verify your email, and your vault provisions automatically. Install Restic on your machine, paste the connection string from your portal, run restic init to initialize the repository, then restic backup /your/path to run your first backup. Our setup guide walks through every step with exact commands. ServerCrate works as a hosted Restic backup server for any Linux system.
Your restic token is shown once after vault setup. Save it in a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password immediately. If you lose it, we can reset your vault - but your existing encrypted backups become inaccessible. That is the fundamental tradeoff of real zero-knowledge encryption: nobody can access your data without the key, including us.
Yes, anytime - and no restore fees, ever. Run restic restore to get your full backup, a specific snapshot, or individual files. Restores use the same SFTP connection as backups. There are no bandwidth charges, no egress fees, and no request minimums.
Restic runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD. You can back up laptops, desktops, home servers, Raspberry Pi, NAS devices, VPS instances, or cloud servers - anything that can run Restic. ServerCrate is a dedicated Linux backup service and works as an offsite backup server for any setup. Device limits depend on your plan: 1 device on Free and Starter, 3 on Standard, 5 on Pro.
Monthly billing through Stripe. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime from your portal. Your vault stays active through the end of the current billing period when you cancel. No long-term contracts or commitments required. All paid plans include a 7-day money-back guarantee.

More questions? Email hello@servercrate.net - a real person responds.

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Guides & comparisons.

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