Databasus

C
C tier on Database Backup SoftwareScore 6.7 · #5 of 25
Android app
Not listed
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Linux, self-hosted, Web
databasus.com
The Databasus homepage

Summary

Databasus is a free, open-source backup tool designed to run on Linux or in a self-hosted environment, with PostgreSQL as its main focus. It also supports MySQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB. PostgreSQL backups can be logical or physical, full or incremental; WAL streaming supports point-in-time recovery. Physical, incremental, and WAL backups require PostgreSQL 17 or newer. Schedules can run hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or at cron intervals, and backups can go to local storage, S3-compatible services, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, NAS, FTP, SFTP, or rclone. Databasus can periodically restore a recent backup in a temporary database container and report the outcome. It includes user access management, teams, projects, and audit logs. Credentials and backup files are encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and database access uses read-only permissions requiring SELECT. Installation options include a Linux script, Docker, Docker Compose, and Helm for Kubernetes. The listed plan is 0.00 USD per free under the Apache 2.0 license and includes all described features.

Who it is for

Databasus suits individual developers, DevOps teams, and enterprises seeking a self-hosted database backup tool. Its PostgreSQL recovery options make it especially relevant to teams using PostgreSQL.

What is good

  • Supports four database systems.
  • WAL streaming supports point-in-time recovery.
  • Offers hourly through monthly and cron schedules.
  • Can periodically verify restores in a temporary container.
  • Includes teams, access management, and audit logs.

What to know first

  • Physical, incremental, and WAL backups require PostgreSQL 17 or newer.
  • Requires Docker Engine 20.10 or later and Docker Compose 2.0 or later.
  • Minimum installation storage is 5 GB, plus backup storage.

Verdict

Databasus offers broad destination options and scheduled backups, with PostgreSQL recovery features at its center. Check the PostgreSQL version and listed system requirements before choosing it.

Databasus plans and pricing

All plans
Free, open-source software Free Apache 2.0 license · all described product features databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on database backup software

Free plan
Yesdatabasus.com
Point-in-time recovery
Yesdatabasus.com
Backup frequency
continuousdatabasus.com
Restore verification
Yesdatabasus.com
Deployment model
self_hosteddatabasus.com
Supported databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDBdatabasus.com

Facts

Purpose
Databasus is a free, open-source, self-hosted tool for backing up databases, with a focus on PostgreSQL point-in-time recovery.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
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.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Scheduling
Backup schedules include hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and cron intervals.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Storage integrations
Supported destinations include local storage, S3-compatible storage, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, NAS, FTP, SFTP, and rclone.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Notification integrations
Supported notification channels include Slack, Discord, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, email, and custom webhooks.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Team features
It provides user access management for databases, separate teams and projects, and audit logs of user access and changes.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
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.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Deployment
Installation options include an automated Linux script, Docker, Docker Compose, and Helm for Kubernetes.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
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.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The maker describes Databasus as suitable for individual developers, DevOps teams, and enterprises.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The maker directs users to its Telegram community for questions, configuration help, and release updates, and lists [email protected] as a contact.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026
Maker and history
The maker identifies Rostislav Dugin as Databasus's developer and says the project has been developed and used since 2023.databasus.com · 30 Sept 2026

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