BAckup software

[Cavemanrik]

Dear fellow Big Sur user on a macbook.
In addition to the time-machine backup, I'm also looking for a backup program where I can make a full backup, but also an incrimental backup so that I don't have to make a full backup every time. Who has experience with this and may have some apps or programs that meet these "wishes"?
Great if you have some information about this.

rik heres

 

[mikzn]

Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) and SuperDuper are 2 great alternatives for back-up and cloning drives, volumes, folders etc.

there are many threads on MR forums about both applications

Here are 2 threads to get you started

Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC)

Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) - Monterey Specific

 

[IngoX]

In addition to the time-machine backup, I'm also looking for a backup program where I can make a full backup, but also an incrimental backup so that I don't have to make a full backup every time.

Be aware that in later macOS versions with APFS format and a protected system volume it is complicated to do a full bootable drive backup (both data and system) and maintain it. It is possible with workarounds in CCC, but do you really need a bootable full backup nowadays?

Some thoughts on the matter:

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Keep your data safe! These are the best Mac backup software and online backup services, including Chronosync, Carbon Copy Cloner and other Mac backup programs.

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And just to avoid any misunderstanding, Time Machine does incremental backups. You probably know that, but I could misinterpret your post.

 

[Blowback]

Carbon Copy Cloner...easy to use; great company support and mucho support here at MacRumors. Do a search in the forums and you'll find several detailed threads with insights and opinions. As well as other options.