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Silent Dock vs SqlBak
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 APILinuxWeb
Silent Dock combines database administration, query tools, and API generation while keeping the database on the user's infrastructure, according to the maker. Check request limits, tunnel counts, and backup limits against the intended workload.
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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.
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| Silent Dock | SqlBak | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $19 a month | Standard: $6 per server a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | silentdock.com | sqlbak.com |
| On database backup software | #21 of 27 | #17 of 27 |
Silent Dock: what it does well
- Works with three listed database systems.
- Includes query history and natural-language query generation.
- Can create API endpoints with per-table permissions.
- Viewer role is read-only.
- Offers local backup downloads and S3-compatible uploads on Pro.
What to know first
- Developer is limited to 1,000 API requests monthly.
- Starter costs $19 a month.
- Pro backup exports are limited to 50,000 rows per table per backup.
SqlBak: what it does well
- Supports six listed database types
- Offers point-in-time recovery
- Backups can go to cloud, FTP, SSH or folders
- 30-day trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- Free plan covers one server
- Free plan limits backups to two databases
- Free plan keeps one month of history
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