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Head-to-head · Database Backup Software

SqlBak vs SQLBackupAndFTP

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

SqlBak leads on 0 checks, SQLBackupAndFTP 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 trialboth
  • Most featuresSqlBak · 2 of 2

SqlBak scores higher on our rubric for database backup software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

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

SqlBak is the better fit for mature cross-platform backup management. SQLBackupAndFTP is the better fit for affordable Windows-based mixed databases.

  • SqlBak fits best

    Mature cross-platform backup management

  • SQLBackupAndFTP fits best

    Affordable Windows-based mixed databases

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Side by side

Feature SqlBak 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SQLBackupAndFTP 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Database Backup Software #5 in Database Backup Software
Best for Mature cross-platform backup management Affordable Windows-based mixed databases
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $28/device/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows
Support Email, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS PCI DSS
Integrations 14 integrations 18 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features SqlBak 2/2 · SQLBackupAndFTP 1/2
Point-in-time recovery ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Restore verification ✓ ✓
Specs
Backup frequency Custom Custom
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 Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS SQL Server, Azure SQL, MariaDB
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Licenses are priced per computer
  • Some cloud and service features require higher tiers or subscriptions
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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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…

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  1. SqlBakDatabase Backup Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. SQLBackupAndFTPDatabase Backup Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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