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Arkiv

Freemium#56 of 150 in Backup Software

Arkiv: A focused open-source backup tool with flexible storage and clear plan tiers. Ranked #56 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (3.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source database and file backup.

3.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Open-source database and file backup
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
€20/mo
Server backup
Yes
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Backs up MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases
- Supports SFTP, cloud storage, OpenStack Swift, and WebDAV
- Provides encrypted, portable archives with retention controls
Where it doesn't
- SaaS plans and signup are presented as coming soon
- Primarily focused on file and database backup
- Documentation for the agent and server is marked coming soon

Our verdict on Arkiv

Arkiv is open-source backup software for system administrators and organizations managing server data. It covers full and differential backups of files and directories, plus MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases. Backups can be scheduled through reusable savepacks and storage targets, with a centralized graphical web interface available alongside a standalone agent and self-hosted Community Edition. Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployments are supported.

Pricing is structured around a free Community Edition, SaaS Free, SaaS Pro, and SaaS Enterprise. Community Edition is self-hosted and includes unlimited features, archive purging, a graphical interface, and an optional centralized server. SaaS Free provides one server, one user, two savepacks, two storages, daily backups, and one week of log retention at €0 per month. SaaS Pro costs €20 per month and adds up to three servers and users, 10 savepacks and storages, hourly backups, one year of log retention, archive purging, and email support. SaaS Enterprise costs €30 per month and raises capacity to 50 servers, unlimited users, 100 savepacks, and 20 storages, with backups every minute and three years of log retention.

Storage flexibility is a central strength. Arkiv supports SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, OpenStack Swift, and WebDAV, while encrypted archives and retention management support controlled storage practices. Portable archives can be restored with standard Unix tools, and the software uses tar, zstd, SHA-512 checksums, and OpenSSL encryption. Choose Arkiv when open-source deployment, database coverage, and varied storage targets matter most. It is less suitable for teams seeking a broadly scoped backup suite beyond files and databases or an immediately available SaaS onboarding path.

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Arkiv pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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Arkiv fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	€20/mo
Computer backup	Not verified
Mobile backup	Not verified
Server backup	Yes
Backup scope	File
Restore modes	File
Ransomware protection	Not verified
Supported platforms	linux, macos, windows
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	9 integrations: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage …
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	arkiv.sh
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Arkiv integrations

Arkiv lists 9 integrations on its own site.

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
SFTP
Amazon S3
Google Cloud Storage
Azure Blob Storage
OpenStack Swift
WebDAV

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