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Best Database Backup Software in 2026

Database backup software helps you protect stored data and plan how to recover it. Compared on supported databases and deployment model, these options also show backup frequency, retention period, point-in-time recovery, and restore verification. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost details to weigh against your requirements. MySQL, SqlBak, and Databasus are among the named options, alongside DBAegis and pg_probackup. Consider which databases you need to cover, how often backups should run, and what recovery checks matter to you; then compare the listed capabilities and pricing.

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Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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DBAegis

Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

DBAegis brings backup coordination and recovery safeguards into a self-hosted interface.

9.1 Free plan Visit site
2

DBDock

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

Choose DBDock if you want a free, self-hosted CLI for database backups, restores, or MongoDB and PostgreSQL migrations.

9.1 Free plan Visit site
3

Quemsi

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

Pick Quemsi if you want database backups and restores with custom flows and storage under your control.

8.7 Free plan Visit site
4

cbbackupmgr

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Choose cbbackupmgr if you manage Couchbase Server and need incremental backups, restore operations, and control over backup repositories.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
5

Barman

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Barman combines PostgreSQL backup management with local and remote recovery options. Its cloud-streaming method has specific limits, and encryption requires configuration.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
6

Databasus

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

Databasus combines backup scheduling, storage options and restore verification in a self-hosted package. Check its PostgreSQL version requirements and documented system minimums before deployment.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
7

IBM Db2

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Choose IBM Db2 if you need a database for varied enterprise workloads, with query optimization, vector queries, and options for availability and security.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $630/mo Visit site
8

Databasement

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose Databasement if you need a free, self-hosted service for scheduled database backups, varied storage destinations, and controlled restores.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
9

MySQL

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

7.3 Free plan Visit site
10

Database Vault

Free plan Web

Database Vault combines scheduled backups with monitoring and restore options for several database services. Compare storage, retention, and database limits with your needs before choosing a plan.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
11

mariadb-backup

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

mariadb-backup covers several MariaDB backup types, recovery options, and storage engines, with online InnoDB backups and encryption support.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
12

Percona Backup for MongoDB

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

PBM offers multiple backup types, selective backups, and a range of storage destinations, with point-in-time recovery support.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
13

Portabase

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Portabase offers extensive backup scheduling, retention, storage, and automation options for self-hosted deployments.

7.1 Open source Visit site
14

DT Database Backup Wizard

Free plan Windows

DT Database Backup Wizard offers database selection, scheduling, multiple destinations, and backup history for Windows users.

7.0 Visit site
15

Medusa

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Choose Medusa if you operate Apache Cassandra and need self-managed backups, verification, and cluster restore options across multiple storage destinations.

7.0 Open source Visit site
16

pg_probackup

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

pg_probackup offers several backup modes and recovery paths, along with validation and retention controls.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
17

SqlBak

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

SqlBak combines backup automation with a range of database types and storage destinations. The free tier is limited in servers, databases and history, while paid plans are priced per server.

7.0 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
18

Holland Backup

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Holland offers flexible backup providers and command-line management for self-hosted Linux environments.

6.9 Open source Visit site
19

Percona XtraDB Cluster

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Percona XtraDB Cluster offers synchronous, multi-node MySQL clustering with automatic synchronization for new nodes.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
20

pgBackRest

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Choose pgBackRest for self-hosted PostgreSQL environments that need backup flexibility, remote operations, and object storage support. Its free MIT-licensed plan allows personal or commercial use.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
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Silent Dock

Free plan APILinuxWeb

Silent Dock combines database administration, query tools, and API generation while keeping the database on the user's infrastructure, according to the maker.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
22

WAL-G

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

WAL-G offers broad database coverage, configurable storage, and continuous recovery options for self-managed environments.

6.9 Open source Visit site
23

Zmanda Recovery Manager for MySQL

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

Choose ZRM if you need self-hosted MySQL or MariaDB backup management with incremental backups, scheduled runs, and point-in-time recovery.

6.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
24

SQLBackupAndFTP

Free plan Windows

SQLBackupAndFTP combines database and file backups with several storage choices and restoration options.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $39 · 14-day trial Visit site
25

IDERA SQL Safe Backup

Paid WebWindows

4.5 From $648 · 14-day trial Visit site

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