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.
Dillo Backup
Your Data. Your Drive. Your Peace of Mind.
Dillo Backup protects your creative work at local network speed. Professional data security. No cloud uploads. No subscriptions.
14-day 'no questions asked' refund policy
Local speed
No cloud bottleneck
100% private
Your data stays yours
Lifetime access
Buy once, own forever
14-day refund
No questions asked
ZeroCloud dependencies
0 BData sent to servers
<60sSetup time
100%Your ownership
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Privacy First
Your data stays on your hardware. No cloud servers, no telemetry, 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.
Auto-Wake (Plug & Play)
Plug in your drive and backups start automatically. No manual clicks required.
Time Capsule (Versioning)
Do not just back up; go back in time with historical versions in a mirrored tree.
Sequential Smart Queue
If multiple jobs use the same drive, they wait their turn to help protect the hardware.
Built for Creatives
Handles massive RAW files, project folders, and asset libraries with ease.
One-Time Payment
Buy once, own it for life. 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
Choose Your Folders
Select what matters: photos, code, or your entire user folder.
02
Connect Your Drive
Point Dillo Backup to your external SSD or NAS.
03
Plug & Play
Toggle "Auto-Wake" and simply walk away. The next time you plug that drive in, the armadillo handles the rest and pings you when it is safe to unplug.
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
Premium protection. Lifetime ownership.
One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No storage tiers.
Everything included
One-time price
Buy onceown forever
Professional local-first backup for creative work, with the security controls you expect and no recurring subscription.
Unlimited backups
Any local drive
Secure by default
Professional Data Security
Built for files that cannot go missing.
SHA-256 verification after copy
Local-first storage with zero cloud uploads
Auto-Wake backups when your drive connects
Time Capsule version history
Sequential queue for shared destination drives
Safety lock for protected system drives
Incremental smart backups
External drive and local NAS support
Lifetime access with future updates included
14-day 'no questions asked' refund policy.
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