Comparing Backups

1 min readUpdated Feb 26, 2026

Two ways to compare

Quick compare

Expand any backup row in the table and click Compare with previous. This automatically compares that backup with the one before it (same server). One click, instant diff.

Manual compare

Click the Compare button in the filter bar to enter compare mode. A checkbox column appears on every row. Select exactly two backups from the same server and click Compare Selected.

The backups are automatically ordered older-to-newer regardless of which one you checked first.

Reading the diff

The comparison opens in a side panel showing:

Header two cards identifying the older and newer backup, each with its ID, date, and size.

Summary badges at a glance:

  • Added (green) files present in the newer backup but not the older one
  • Removed (red) files in the older backup that are gone from the newer one
  • Changed (amber) files present in both but with different sizes
  • Unchanged (grey) files that are identical

You can toggle unchanged files on and off. They are hidden by default because they are usually the boring majority.

File details

Each file in the diff shows:

  • A status icon (plus, minus, refresh, or file)
  • Folder or file icon
  • The full file path
  • Size information. Changed files show "before → after" sizes. Added or removed files show just one size.
  • A size diff badge like "+2.3 MB" or "-512 KB" in green or red
Tip

Comparing backups is a good way to verify that your backup profile is capturing the right files. If you see unexpected changes (or missing files), you might want to adjust your profile.

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