Databasement vs SQLBackupAndFTP

DDatabasement9.0Visit SQLBackupAndFTP8.6Visit

Higher score D Databasement #3 in Database Backup Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Databasement

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SQLBackupAndFTP #5 in Database Backup Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Try SQLBackupAndFTP

• Databasement fits best

  Flexible self-hosted backup automation

• SQLBackupAndFTP fits best

  Affordable Windows-based mixed databases

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Side by side

Feature	DDatabasement 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SQLBackupAndFTP 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Database Backup Software	#5 in Database Backup Software
Best for	Flexible self-hosted backup automation	Affordable Windows-based mixed databases
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$28/device/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	2FA	PCI DSS
Integrations	17 integrations	18 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Databasement 1/2 · SQLBackupAndFTP 1/2
Point-in-time recovery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Restore verification	—	✓ (best)
Specs
Backup frequency	Custom	Custom
Retention period	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment model	Self_hosted	Self_hosted
Supported databases	MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Firebird, Redis, Valkey	Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS SQL Server, Azure SQL, MariaDB
Our review
Pros	Supports scheduled backups with point-in-time and cross-server restoration. Covers local, S3-compatible, Azure Blob, SFTP, FTP and SMB storage. Includes SSH tunnels, remote agents, retention policies and failure notifications.	Scheduled full, differential, transaction-log, and incremental backups Supports local, remote, cloud, NAS, FTP, and SFTP destinations Restore verification, retention rules, encryption, and notifications
Cons	Restore verification is not supported. Redis and Valkey backups cannot currently be restored. Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure and operational ownership.	Runs on Windows only Licenses are priced per computer Some cloud and service features require higher tiers or subscriptions
Our verdict	Databasement is a self-hosted web application for managing recurring database backups and restorations. It connects to MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Firebird, Redis and Valkey, with deployment options… Read the review →	SQLBackupAndFTP is a downloadable Windows application for automating backups across Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and Amazon RDS SQL Server databases. It suits organizations that want scheduled database protection on… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Databasement — where it wins

  • Supports scheduled backups with point-in-time and cross-server restoration.
  • Covers local, S3-compatible, Azure Blob, SFTP, FTP and SMB storage.
  • Includes SSH tunnels, remote agents, retention policies and failure notifications.

  Where it doesn't

  • Restore verification is not supported.
  • Redis and Valkey backups cannot currently be restored.
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure and operational ownership.

• SQLBackupAndFTP — where it wins

  • Scheduled full, differential, transaction-log, and incremental backups
  • Supports local, remote, cloud, NAS, FTP, and SFTP destinations
  • Restore verification, retention rules, encryption, and notifications

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • Licenses are priced per computer
  • Some cloud and service features require higher tiers or subscriptions

• DDatabasement9.0/10 · Free plan

  A flexible open-source backup manager for teams comfortable operating self-hosted infrastructure.

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• SQLBackupAndFTP8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Affordable Windows backup automation for mixed database environments.

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