How it works
Dillo Backup runs on your computer: a small local service handles backups, and you control everything through a dashboard in your browser. Your files never leave your machine unless you copy them to a drive or folder you choose.
Local-first backup for creatives
Dillo Backup
Your Data. Your Drive. Your Peace of Mind.
Dillo Backup protects your creative work at local network speed. No cloud uploads. No subscriptions. No compromises.
Local speed
No cloud bottleneck
100% private
Your data stays yours
Free forever
No cost, no catch
ZeroCloud dependencies
0 BData sent to servers
<60sSetup time
100%Your ownership
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Local-First, Always
Your data stays on your hardware. No cloud servers, no third-party access. Total control over every byte.
Fast by Default
Back up at SSD and local network speeds. No upload queues, no throttling.
Smart & Incremental
Only copies what changed. Compares timestamps and file sizes — no redundant work.
Privacy by Design
Zero telemetry. Zero cloud dependencies. Your backup data never touches the internet.
Built for Creatives
Handles massive RAW files, project folders, and asset libraries with ease.
No Subscriptions
Dillo Backup is free — forever. No monthly fees, no storage tiers, no surprise charges.
App Preview
See it before you install
A clean dark desktop UI built for focus — no clutter, no cloud chrome.
Dashboard
The main view: jobs, health, and quick actions at a glance — all running locally on your machine.
How It Works
Up and running in under a minute.
01
Download & Install
Grab Dillo Backup for free. No sign-up, no account, no email required.
02
Pick Your Folders
Select source folders and choose a destination — NAS, external SSD, or any local drive.
03
Set a Schedule
Choose how often Dillo Backup runs — hourly, daily, weekly, or on demand.
04
Stash It & Forget It
Dillo Backup quietly protects your files while you focus on creating.
First Steps
Getting started with your first backup.
A quick tour of the app after you install — where the dashboard lives, how to create a job, and where to tweak auto-start.
Open the dashboard
When you launch Dillo Backup, it usually opens the dashboard for you. If not, open http://localhost:3000 in your browser while the app is running.
Set up your first backup job
On the dashboard, create a new backup job. Pick the folders you want to protect as the source, then choose a destination on another drive, external disk, or NAS path. Set a schedule or run backups manually — Dillo Backup only copies what changed.
Auto-start & settings
Open Settings from the sidebar and use the auto-start toggle to launch Dillo Backup when you log in — or turn it off if you only want to run it sometimes.
Pricing
Free. Forever.
No subscriptions. No storage tiers. No hidden fees.
Everything included
Free/ forever
Unlimited backups
Any local drive
All future updates
Unlimited backup jobs
Unlimited file size
Incremental smart backups
Schedule automation (hourly/daily/weekly)
Local NAS & external drive support
Dark-mode dashboard
English & German language support
All future updates included
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