Who should use Zimly S3 Backup?

Zimly S3 Backup is a consumer product built for users needing cloud or self-hosted backups.

Is Zimly S3 Backup free?

Yes — Zimly S3 Backup is free to use.

What platforms does Zimly S3 Backup run on?

Zimly S3 Backup runs on the web and Android.

Is Zimly S3 Backup still active?

Unverified. Zimly S3 Backup has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to Zimly S3 Backup?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Data Guard, mirror.py, and SINAI - Backup.

Who develops Zimly S3 Backup?

Zimly S3 Backup is developed by zimly.

When did Zimly S3 Backup launch?

Zimly S3 Backup first shipped in 2022.

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Zimly S3 Backup

Name: Zimly S3 Backup
Author: zimly

f-droid.orgBackup & disaster recovery

Zimly S3 Backup is an Android app for synchronizing media and documents with any S3-compatible storage, including self-hosted and cloud solutions. It preserves metadata and offers a privacy-focused, user-friendly backup experience.

FreeGPL-3.0WebAndroid

Visit f-droid.org

103stars

10forks

4features

2022since

Overview

4 features

Zimly S3 Backup sits in PulseGate's Backup & disaster recovery category. It allows users to back up and synchronize their media and documents to any S3-compatible storage solution. It is built as a consumer product for users needing cloud or self-hosted backups. It is available for free. It runs on the web and Android.

zimly builds and maintains Zimly S3 Backup, and it first shipped in 2022. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 103 stars. Key capabilities include S3 backup, media sync, and metadata preservation. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

S3 backup
Media sync
Metadata preservation
Self-hosted support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 103Multi-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed15 Jun · 15:18 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Zimly S3 Backup

What does Zimly S3 Backup do?: Zimly S3 Backup allows users to back up and synchronize their media and documents to any S3-compatible storage solution. It is catalogued under Backup & disaster recovery on PulseGate.
Who should use Zimly S3 Backup?: Zimly S3 Backup is a consumer product built for users needing cloud or self-hosted backups.
Is Zimly S3 Backup free?: Yes — Zimly S3 Backup is free to use.
What platforms does Zimly S3 Backup run on?: Zimly S3 Backup runs on the web and Android.
Is Zimly S3 Backup still active?: Unverified. Zimly S3 Backup has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to Zimly S3 Backup?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Data Guard, mirror.py, and SINAI - Backup.Data Guard mirror.py SINAI - Backup
Who develops Zimly S3 Backup?: Zimly S3 Backup is developed by zimly.
When did Zimly S3 Backup launch?: Zimly S3 Backup first shipped in 2022.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 103
License: GPL-3.0
Built for: users needing cloud or self-hosted backups
Model: B2C
Solves: Allows users to back up and synchronize their media and documents to any S3-compatible storage solution.

Registered as

GitHub: zimly/zimly-backup
Google Play: app.zimly.backup

Developer

zimly

Small team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 103
Forks: 10
Open issues: 11
Last commit: 28 Feb 2026
Commits 90d: 0
Contributors: 2
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: v3.4.1 · 6 Feb 2026

Index record

Indexed: 15 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 15 Jun 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: zimly-s3-backup-f-droid-free-and-open-source-android-app-r-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 15 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/app.zimly.backup

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