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Database Vault vs Databasus
Both stand on database backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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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.
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| Database Vault | Databasus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $9 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dbvault.io | databasus.com |
| On database backup software | #10 of 27 | #6 of 27 |
Database Vault: what it does well
- Supports hourly, daily, weekly, and custom schedules.
- Automatic retries and notifications for backup failures.
- Point-in-time snapshots and restore to a new database.
- Pro includes 30-day retention and 50 GB storage.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 1 GB total storage.
- Free plan retains backups for seven days.
- Starter supports up to three databases; Pro up to ten.
Databasus: what it does well
- Supports four database systems.
- PostgreSQL WAL streaming supports point-in-time recovery.
- Can verify restores in a temporary database container.
- Offers multiple storage destinations and notification channels.
- All described features are listed as free.
What to know first
- Physical, incremental and WAL backups require PostgreSQL 17 or newer.
- Requires Docker Engine 20.10 or later.
- Minimum installation storage is 5 GB, plus backup storage.
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