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Total Upkeep review

Freemium#19 of 32 in Website Backup Services

An inexpensive WordPress backup tool with free essentials and low-cost rollback features.

7.4/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Total Upkeep is a WordPress plugin for backing up, restoring, migrating, and maintaining websites. It suits WordPress site owners who need scheduled or manual backups, remote storage, full-site recovery, or protection against failed updates. The product runs within a WordPress website and supports web and self-hosted environments. Its free edition covers scheduled backups, file and database backups, FTP/SFTP remote storage, backup restoration, and WordPress migration.

Pricing is straightforward. The Free plan costs $0 per month when billed annually and includes scheduled backups, file and database backups, FTP/SFTP remote storage, backup restoration, and WordPress migration. Premium costs $2.50 per month when billed annually. It adds automated backups, remote storage through Amazon S3, Google Drive, FTP, and SFTP, update rollback protection, individual file restoration, and unlimited websites owned by the purchaser. The paid tier is a low-cost route to broader storage support and more precise recovery controls.

Recovery and maintenance are the product’s strongest areas. Users can schedule automatic backups by day and time, create manual one-click backups, choose file or database backup scope, restore complete sites, or restore individual files. Total Upkeep also includes a database browser, database-only restoration, WordPress staging workflows, and migration tools. Automatic rollback after failed WordPress updates adds a focused safeguard for ongoing site maintenance. It is a suitable choice for WordPress owners who want inexpensive backup and rollback features, particularly when remote storage or file-level recovery matters. Sites outside WordPress, or teams seeking a broader multi-platform backup service, should choose a product designed for those environments.

Total Upkeep pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Free scheduled file and database backups with restoration
    • Premium adds rollback protection and individual file restoration
    • Supports Amazon S3, Google Drive, FTP, and SFTP storage
  • Where it doesn't
    • Its verified coverage is focused on WordPress
    • The $2.50 Premium price requires annual billing
    • Advanced storage and rollback features require Premium

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