SqlBak
7.6#2 in database backup softwareFrom $6 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitSqlBak vs WAL-G
What both publish
| Fact | SqlBak | WAL-G |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Backup files can use Zip, 7Zip or SQL Server native compression. | WAL-G supports LZ4, LZMA, ZSTD, and Brotli compression, and uses multiple processors. |
| Database support | The site lists backup support for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, Amazon RDS SQL Server, and MongoDB. | The README lists PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and MS SQL Server, with MongoDB and Redis marked beta. |
| Encryption | The pricing page says all plans include SSL encryption, and paid plans list AES encryption. | The documentation describes encryption options using libsodium, OpenPGP, and Yandex Cloud KMS; encryption is disabled by default. |
SqlBak plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$6 a month
- Professional$9 a month
WAL-G plans
- WAL-GFree
Pick SqlBak if…
SqlBak may suit users who need to automate backups for supported databases and manage multiple servers through a web service. It offers a free tier for small setups and paid per-server plans with longer backup history.
Pick WAL-G if…
WAL-G may suit database operators who want to manage archiving and restoration in their own environments. Its broad database support and configurable storage and encryption options are relevant to varied database setups.