Barman vs IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager
| Barman | IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Point-in-time recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Backup frequency | continuous | custom |
| Restore verification | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | hybrid |
| Supported databases | PostgreSQL | Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017 CU4+, 2019, 2022, and 2025 |
Both are listed in Best Database Backup Software. On The Geeks Club, Barman scores higher on our published basis.