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Databasus

Free#1 of 27 in Database Backup Software

Databasus: A flexible self-hosted backup tool with strong PostgreSQL recovery capabilities. Ranked #1 of 27 in Database Backup Software by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for broad self-hosted database coverage.

9.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Broad self-hosted database coverage
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Point-in-time recovery
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines logical, physical, incremental and WAL backups
- Verifies restores in throwaway database containers
- Supports S3, Azure Blob, NAS, FTP, SFTP, rclone and more
Where it doesn't
- Continuous WAL-streaming PITR is documented for PostgreSQL
- Self-hosted deployment requires your team to manage installation
- Database support is limited to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB

Our verdict on Databasus

Databasus is a free, open-source database backup tool for developers, DevOps teams and enterprises managing local or cloud databases. It runs through web and self-hosted deployments, with support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB. Its backup coverage includes logical, physical, incremental and WAL backups, while scheduled jobs can run hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or through cron options.

Recovery is the product’s clearest strength. PostgreSQL users can use WAL streaming for continuous point-in-time recovery, and Databasus can verify restores inside throwaway database containers before a recovery process is relied on. Backup encryption and encrypted credentials address protection of stored backups and connection details. The published feature set also includes configurable retention and notifications through Slack, Discord, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, email and webhooks, giving teams several ways to monitor backup activity.

Databasus fits teams that want control over deployment and storage choices. Installation is available through Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes Helm or an automated script, while destinations include Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, NAS, FTP, SFTP and rclone. That ecosystem supports varied infrastructure, but self-hosting also means your team owns the deployment and ongoing operation. Databasus is a strong choice for PostgreSQL-focused recovery workflows and mixed database environments that value open-source software. Teams needing a managed service or continuous point-in-time recovery for databases other than PostgreSQL should consider a different approach.

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Databasus pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Databasus fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Point-in-time recovery	Yes
Backup frequency	Continuous
Retention period	Not verified
Restore verification	Yes
Deployment model	Self_hosted
Supported databases	PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	14 integrations: Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, NAS, FTP …
Pricing	Free plan
Website	databasus.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Databasus integrations

Databasus lists 14 integrations on its own site.

Amazon S3
Cloudflare R2
Google Drive
Azure Blob Storage
NAS
FTP
SFTP
rclone
Slack
Discord
Telegram
Microsoft Teams
Email
Webhooks

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