Arkiv

What Arkiv is

Arkiv backs up servers, files, and databases, with backups managed through a centralized web interface. It supports full and differential backups of files and directories, as well as built-in backups for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Storage options include SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, OpenStack Swift, and WebDAV. Arkiv says it uses OpenSSL for encryption and sha512sum to check integrity; its archives can be restored with standard Unix tools.

Arkiv is described as free and open source, with source code available to inspect and compile. Its Community Edition is self-hosted and includes an optional centralized server, though the standalone agent backs up one server, has no graphical interface or backup history, and requires manual configuration. The SaaS plans are labeled “Coming soon.” The free SaaS tier lists one server and user, two savepacks and storages, daily backups, and one week of log retention. SaaS Pro costs €20 per month and adds capacity for three servers and users, ten savepacks and storages, hourly backups, and one year of log retention. SaaS Enterprise costs €30 per month and supports 50 servers, unlimited users, 100 savepacks, 20 storages, backups every minute, and three years of log retention. Both paid SaaS tiers include archive purging and email support.

Who it suits

Arkiv suits people who need server, file, or database backups and want to manage them centrally, or who prefer self-hosted open-source software. Its listed integrations and database support may suit teams with storage on SFTP or the named cloud and WebDAV services.

Limits

The standalone agent backs up a single server and has no graphical interface or backup history; its configuration is edited manually. The free SaaS plan is limited to one server and one user, two savepacks and two storages, daily backups, and one week of log retention.

Getting started

1. Visit the Arkiv website.
2. Choose the self-hosted Community Edition or a listed SaaS plan.
3. For the standalone agent, configure it manually for the server to back up.
4. Select a supported storage option, such as SFTP, Amazon S3, or WebDAV.
5. Set up file or database backups for the systems and data you need to protect.

Verdict

Choose Arkiv if you need its file and database backup support, storage options, or self-hosted open-source edition. The standalone agent is a narrower fit if you need a graphical interface or backup history; the SaaS plans are labeled “Coming soon.”