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WAL-G

Free#16 of 27 in Database Backup Software

WAL-G: A portable command-line choice for PostgreSQL WAL archiving and point-in-time recovery. Ranked #16 of 27 in Database Backup Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for portable PostgreSQL WAL workflows.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.5 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Portable PostgreSQL WAL workflows
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Point-in-time recovery
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Point-in-time recovery with continuous WAL archiving
    • Full, incremental, partial, and delta backup workflows
    • Supports major object stores, SSH, and local filesystems

  • Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted command-line deployment requires operational ownership
    • Not a hosted backup service with vendor-managed infrastructure
    • Some additional database integrations remain work in progress

Our verdict on WAL-G

WAL-G is an open-source command-line utility for backing up, archiving, and restoring databases to remote or local storage. It is particularly suited to teams managing PostgreSQL environments that need WAL archiving, continuous backup workflows, and point-in-time recovery. It also supports MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Greenplum, Cloudberry, and other database integrations. Deployment runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted environments.

PostgreSQL recovery is the standout capability. WAL-G combines full and incremental backups with WAL archiving, retention commands, integrity verification for PostgreSQL WAL archives, and point-in-time recovery workflows. Partial restore and delta backups can support more targeted recovery operations. Compression options include LZ4, LZMA, ZSTD, and Brotli, while client-side encryption options add control over how backup data is protected. Backup restoration can run from remote storage rather than requiring every archive to remain local.

Its ecosystem fit is broad for a self-managed tool. Storage targets include Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Storage, Alicloud OSS, OpenStack Swift, SSH, and the local filesystem. Retention is configured through commands or storage settings instead of vendor-defined plan limits, which gives operators control but leaves more responsibility for configuration and maintenance. Choose WAL-G when portability, PostgreSQL WAL workflows, and direct control over storage matter. Teams seeking a hosted backup service or vendor-managed operations should choose a different approach.

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WAL-G pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

WAL-G fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Point-in-time recoveryYes
Backup frequencyContinuous
Retention periodNot verified
Restore verificationNot verified
Deployment modelSelf_hosted
Supported databasesPostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Greenplum, Cloudberry, FoundationDB, ETCD
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations7 integrations: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Storage, Alicloud OSS, OpenStack Swift, SSH … See all →
PricingOpen source
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

WAL-G integrations

WAL-G lists 7 integrations on its own site.

  • Amazon S3
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Azure Storage
  • Alicloud OSS
  • OpenStack Swift
  • SSH
  • Local filesystem

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