Portabase

5.6easy start · #22 of 25
in Database Backup Software

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Runs on api, Linux, self-hosted, Web. Paid plans from $10/mo.

Portabase is ranked #22 of 25 in database backup software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. Paid plans start at $10/mo.

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Compared on database backup software

Backup frequency: hourly
Deployment model: self_hosted
Supported databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis, Valkey, Firebird, MSSQL Server, Docker Volume

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The record

Product: Portabase is an open-source, self-hosted tool for automating database backups and on-demand restores.
Database support: It lists PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Valkey, SQLite, Firebird, MSSQL Server and Docker Volume as supported sources.
Backup scheduling: Backups can be triggered manually or scheduled with Cron syntax.
Retention: Retention policies include hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly GFS tiers, keep-last-N and keep-for-X-days rules.
Storage: Storage options include on-premise, S3-compatible services, Google Drive, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, SFTP and Rclone backends.
Notifications: Notification channels include email, Slack, Discord, Telegram, Ntfy, Gotify and webhooks.
Team access: The product provides workspaces and role-based permissions, with member, admin and owner roles.
Security architecture: The dashboard does not contact agents directly, so deployments do not need inbound ports opened where the databases reside.
Encryption: The documentation says backups are protected with AES-GCM encryption.
Telemetry: By default the server sends anonymous aggregated usage metrics daily, and telemetry can be disabled by setting TELEMETRY=false and restarting.
API and automation: Portabase offers a REST API, an MCP server and a CLI for automation and management.
Deployment: Official tested deployment methods include CLI, Docker, Kubernetes, Coolify, Dokploy and Unraid; Proxmox VE is listed as unofficial and untested.
Support: Dedicated assistance and managed infrastructure are available with 8×5 or 24×7 coverage options; pricing is discussed by contacting the organization.
Organization: The website publisher is the Portabase non-profit association governed by French law, and the association is led by Killian Larcher and Charles Gauthereau.
Price from: $10/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Database Backup Software in 2026#22 of 25

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