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Databasus

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Spec score 8.0 #14 of 27 in Database Backup Software

What it is

Databasus is free, open-source, self-hosted database backup software for Linux and web deployment, with PostgreSQL as its primary focus. It also supports MySQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB. PostgreSQL workflows include logical backups, physical full and incremental backups, and WAL streaming for point-in-time recovery; physical, incremental, and WAL options require PostgreSQL 17 or newer. Schedules can run hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or through cron. Destinations include local storage, S3-compatible storage, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, NAS, FTP, SFTP, and rclone. The service can periodically restore a recent backup in a temporary database container and report the result. It includes access management, teams, projects, and audit logs. Databasus says credentials and backup files use AES-256-GCM encryption, while database access is read-only with SELECT permissions. Installation supports a Linux script, Docker, Docker Compose, and Helm for Kubernetes. The Free, open-source software plan costs nothing under Apache 2.0 and includes all described features.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Databasus is a free, open-source, self-hosted tool for backing up databases, with a focus on PostgreSQL point-in-time recovery.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Intended users
The maker describes Databasus as suitable for individual developers, DevOps teams, and enterprises.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Deployment
Installation options include an automated Linux script, Docker, Docker Compose, and Helm for Kubernetes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Support
The maker directs users to its Telegram community for questions, configuration help, and release updates, and lists [email protected] as a contact.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Backup types
For PostgreSQL it supports logical, physical full and incremental backups, and WAL streaming for point-in-time recovery; physical, incremental, and WAL backups require PostgreSQL 17 or newer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Encryption and database access
Databasus says it encrypts credentials and backup files with AES-256-GCM and uses read-only database access requiring SELECT permissions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Maker and history
The maker identifies Rostislav Dugin as Databasus's developer and says the project has been developed and used since 2023.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Notification integrations
Supported notification channels include Slack, Discord, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, email, and custom webhooks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Restore verification
Databasus periodically downloads the latest backup, restores it into a throwaway database container, and reports the result.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Scheduling
Backup schedules include hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and cron intervals.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Storage integrations
Supported destinations include local storage, S3-compatible storage, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, NAS, FTP, SFTP, and rclone.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Supported databases
It supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB, with PostgreSQL as its primary focus.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
System requirements
The documented minimum requirements are one CPU core, 500 MB RAM, 5 GB installation storage plus backup storage, Docker Engine 20.10 or later, and Docker Compose 2.0 or later.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com
Team features
It provides user access management for databases, separate teams and projects, and audit logs of user access and changes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com

Plans and prices

Free, open-source software Free Apache 2.0 license · all described product features Read 30 Sep 2026 · databasus.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB
  • Offers WAL-based point-in-time recovery
  • Many storage destinations and notification channels
  • Periodic restore verification in a temporary container
  • Apache 2.0 plan includes all described features

Limits

  • Physical, incremental, and WAL backups require PostgreSQL 17+
  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing infrastructure
  • Minimum setup needs one CPU core and 500 MB RAM

Who it suits

The maker describes it for individual developers, DevOps teams, and enterprises needing self-hosted database backups. It suits PostgreSQL users who need scheduled backups and point-in-time recovery.

Verdict

Databasus provides broad database coverage, scheduling, storage choices, and restore checks in a self-hosted package. PostgreSQL 17 or newer is required for several advanced backup modes.

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