Backups Without Compromise
Platforms: Windows, Linux (macOS coming soon)
Overview
Relica 2.0.0 is a major release delivering faster performance, a completely redesigned interface, and an improved user experience. Whether you're backing up to the cloud or a local NAS, everything is faster, smoother, and more intuitive.
What's New
Significantly Faster Backups
We've rebuilt Relica's backup engine for speed across all scenarios:
| Operation | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Cloud backups | Up to 80% faster |
| Local/NAS backups | Up to 40% faster |
| Restores | Up to 60% faster |
| Memory usage | 20-40% reduction |
Smarter Compression
Relica 2.0.0 includes improved compression that reduces your cloud storage costs:
- Better compression ratios — store more data in less space
- Faster compression — no longer a bottleneck during backups
- Automatic optimization — Relica chooses the best settings for your data
The result: lower monthly storage bills without any extra configuration.
Redesigned Interface
A completely modernized look with a premium dark theme:
- Dark theme throughout — easier on the eyes, especially for overnight backups
- Cleaner layouts — focus on what matters
- Improved status indicators — instantly see backup health at a glance
Enhanced Backup Dashboard
The new dashboard gives you a complete picture of your backup status:
- At-a-glance health overview — see all your backups in one place
- Storage usage breakdown — understand where your space is going
- Recent activity timeline — track what's been backed up
- Quick actions — run, pause, or configure backups with one click
Setup Wizard
New users get a guided experience to configure their first backup:
- Step-by-step setup — no guesswork required
- Source selection — easily pick folders to back up
- Destination guidance — choose cloud, local, or both
- Schedule configuration — set it and forget it
Existing users can also use the wizard to create additional backups.
Real-Time Progress Tracking
See exactly what's happening during your backups:
- Live progress bar with percentage complete
- File counter: "Processing file 4,567 of 10,000"
- Data transferred: "9.0 GB / 20.0 GB"
- Transfer speed: "87.3 MB/s"
- Time remaining: "2m 34s"
- Current file being backed up
Updates appear instantly — no more waiting to see if your backup is running.
Smarter CPU Management
Relica now handles resources more intelligently:
- No throttling on manual backups — when you click "Run Now," Relica uses full speed to finish as quickly as possible
- 50% CPU limit for scheduled backups — background backups won't slow down your computer while you work
- Configurable throttling coming soon — future builds will let you customize these settings
Expanded Cloud Storage Support
30+ additional cloud storage providers now supported:
- Cloudflare R2 — S3-compatible with no egress fees
- Enhanced Backblaze B2 — improved native API support
- More S3-compatible providers — expanded compatibility
- Better WebDAV and SFTP — improved reliability for self-hosted storage
All your existing cloud configurations continue to work without changes.
Enhanced Security
Hardened cryptographic stack with modern TLS support and improved secure communication protocols.
Compatibility
Full Backward Compatibility
No migration required — your existing setup just works.
- Existing backup repositories work without modification
- All backup formats unchanged
- Existing configurations preserved
- Cloud storage connections maintained
Platform Support
| Platform | Architecture | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | x64 | Available |
| Linux | x64 | Available |
| Linux | ARM64 | Available |
| Linux | ARM v7 | Available |
| macOS | Intel & Apple Silicon | Coming in 2.0.1 |
macOS builds will be released separately as version 2.0.1.
Supported Cloud Storage
All existing providers continue to work: Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SFTP/SSH, WebDAV, Local drives and NAS.
Upgrade Instructions
Automatic Upgrade
Relica will notify you when 2.0.0 is available. Click "Update" when prompted.
Manual Upgrade
Windows:
- Download the installer from relicabackup.com/download
- Run it — the installer handles the upgrade automatically
Linux:
- Download the archive for your architecture
- Extract and replace your existing Relica installation
- Restart Relica
Verify Your Upgrade
Coming Soon
Version 2.0.1
- macOS support (Intel and Apple Silicon)
Future Releases
- Better alerts and monitoring — get notified when backups fail
- Configurable CPU throttling — customize resource usage to your preference
- Improved Relica Cloud routing — faster operations through optimized network paths
Feedback
We'd love to hear about your experience with Relica 2.0.0:
- Support: support@relicabackup.com
- Community: Reddit r/DataHoarder, r/selfhosted
Thank you for using Relica!
Backups Without Compromise