It provides secure and efficient way to backup data remotely, using restic backup client via the rest: URL.
Publisher’s description
What is Restic REST Server?
Restic REST Server is an open-source program for Windows from restic. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (restic/rest-server) has 1,524 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Rest Server is a high performance HTTP server that implements restic's REST backend API.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Restic REST Server is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Restic REST Server 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:
98E31E33816861722E0F04C7F56811A3FF2F37E006DEF217AD6EDA8E438C9D82· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the restic/rest-server repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases8
- Code review4
- Branch protection4
- Pinned dependencies1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14.0Latest | May 31, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id restic.server -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- restic
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/restic/rest-server
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.14.0
- Released
- May 31, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,524
- GitHub forks
- 180
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- restic.server
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Restic REST Server free?
Yes. Restic REST Server is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is Restic REST Server 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 Restic REST Server 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.
Does Restic REST Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Restic REST Server without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
