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Head-to-head · Database Backup Software

SqlBak vs pgBackRest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SqlBak #4 in Database Backup Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit SqlBak
pgBackRest #6 in Database Backup Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit pgBackRest

SqlBak leads on 0 checks, pgBackRest on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSqlBak · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly SqlBak

SqlBak scores higher on our rubric for database backup software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

On deployment model, SqlBak gives you Hybrid where pgBackRest offers Self_hosted.

SqlBak is the better fit for mature cross-platform backup management. pgBackRest is the better fit for production PostgreSQL backups.

  • SqlBak fits best

    Mature cross-platform backup management

  • pgBackRest fits best

    Production PostgreSQL backups

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Side by side

Feature SqlBak 8.8/10 Visit ↗ pgBackRest 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #4 in Database Backup Software #6 in Database Backup Software
Best for Mature cross-platform backup management Production PostgreSQL backups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Linux
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SqlBak 2/2 · pgBackRest 2/2
Point-in-time recovery ✓ ✓
Restore verification ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup frequency Custom Not checked yet
Retention period Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment model Hybrid Self_hosted
Supported databases Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, MongoDB PostgreSQL
Our review
Pros
  • Supports full, differential, incremental and transaction-log backups
  • Centralizes monitoring, restore jobs and backup integrity verification
  • Connects with S3, Azure, FTP, SFTP and major cloud drives
  • Parallel backup and restore with full, differential, and incremental modes
  • Point-in-time recovery with WAL archives and asynchronous WAL handling
  • Encrypted repositories, checksums, restore verification, and delta restore
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to one server and two databases
  • Broader storage destinations and longer history require paid tiers
  • Agent installation is required on Windows or Linux servers
  • Supports PostgreSQL rather than multiple database engines
  • Requires self-hosted Linux deployment and operational ownership
  • Scheduling and retention require configuration instead of fixed plan defaults
Our verdict

SqlBak is an agent-based database backup service for organizations managing databases across multiple servers. A lightweight application runs on Windows or Linux servers, while the web service schedules backup jobs, monitors server health…

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pgBackRest is open-source backup and restore software for PostgreSQL administrators managing production databases, replicas, disaster recovery workflows, and large database workloads. It supports full, differential, and incremental…

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  1. SqlBakDatabase Backup Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. pgBackRestDatabase Backup Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SqlBak — where it wins

    • Supports full, differential, incremental and transaction-log backups
    • Centralizes monitoring, restore jobs and backup integrity verification
    • Connects with S3, Azure, FTP, SFTP and major cloud drives

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to one server and two databases
    • Broader storage destinations and longer history require paid tiers
    • Agent installation is required on Windows or Linux servers

  • pgBackRest — where it wins

    • Parallel backup and restore with full, differential, and incremental modes
    • Point-in-time recovery with WAL archives and asynchronous WAL handling
    • Encrypted repositories, checksums, restore verification, and delta restore

    Where it doesn't

    • Supports PostgreSQL rather than multiple database engines
    • Requires self-hosted Linux deployment and operational ownership
    • Scheduling and retention require configuration instead of fixed plan defaults

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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