backup service
Publisher’s description
What is MaxBackup?
MaxBackup is an open-source backup & recovery program for Windows from Kelly Elton. It ranks 45th by popularity among backup & recovery in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.34, released on October 13, 2026. 15 versions are listed since August 31, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 258 times. Similar programs include restic, UrBackup Client and Duplicacy Command Line Version.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MaxBackup is an open-source backup & recovery tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MaxBackup safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
62193A028C6B4C883FE5E2C5D9A3022E8FBE76FE4703BC6E9B174834F18ACEFF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 3 years · about 4.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.34Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.33 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.32 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.31 | January 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.28 | January 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.26 | January 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.25 | January 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.24 | January 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KellyElton.Max.Backup -echoco install KellyElton.Max.Backup -ymsiexec /i Max.Installer.Package.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {47FAB15F-1B78-4165-B73A-55AB59AB5A3B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kelly Elton
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kellyelton/MaxBackup
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.2.34
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 5, 2023
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 258
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- KellyElton.Max.Backup
- Chocolatey package
- KellyElton.Max.Backup
- MSI product code
- {47FAB15F-1B78-4165-B73A-55AB59AB5A3B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MaxBackup free?
Yes. MaxBackup is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is MaxBackup safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MaxBackup with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MaxBackup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MaxBackup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MaxBackup?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 31, 2023.
What are alternatives to MaxBackup?
restic, UrBackup Client, Duplicacy Command Line Version, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and TeraCopy. The alternatives page compares them.
