Database Backup Types

Prapl SQL Backup Tool - Supported Databases & Backup Types

SQL Backup Tool uses same schedule, and same encryption process for every engine but only the backup method underneath changes.

Database	Backup method	Backup types	Output	Works with
SQL databases
PostgreSQL9.6 → 17	pg_dump / pg_restore	FullIncremental (PG 17+)	.dump	Self-hosted, Neon, Supabase, Amazon RDS, Azure, Aiven
MySQL5.7 → 8.x	mysqldump	FullIncrementalDifferential	.sql	Self-hosted, hosting panels, Amazon RDS, Aurora, Docker
MariaDB10.6 → 12.x	mariadb-dump	FullIncrementalDifferential	.sql	Self-hosted, hosting panels, cloud, Docker
SQL Serverincl. Express	native BACKUP DATABASE	FullDifferentialTransaction log	.bak	SQL Server installed on the same PC, Windows or SQL login
Oracle12.1 → 23ai	schema export / Data Pump	Full	.sql / .dmp	On-premises, Oracle Cloud, Autonomous — no Instant Client needed
SQLite3.x	online backup API	Full	.db	Any folder of .db / .sqlite files — safe while the app is running
File, NoSQL & search
MongoDB4.4 → 8.0	mongodump --oplog	FullIncrementalDifferential	.archive	Self-hosted, MongoDB Atlas, Docker, replica sets
Redis6 → 8, Valkey	SCAN + DUMP, TTLs kept	Full	.redis	Self-hosted, Redis Cloud, Upstash, ElastiCache — restores anywhere
ClickHouse22.x → 25.x	HTTP · FORMAT Native	Full	.chdump	Self-hosted and ClickHouse Cloud — nothing installed on the server
Elasticsearch7 · 8, OpenSearch	REST · search_after + _bulk	Full	.esjsonl	Elastic Cloud, Amazon OpenSearch, self-hosted — no snapshot repository

Your data, your storage

Backup Database At Your Desired Location

SQL Backup Tool is a desktop application for fully automatic db backup at your desired location, — it runs on your machine and writes each backup straight to the storage you picked. Nobody charges you per gigabyte, and no copy of your data ever sits on somebody else’s server.

Choose any destination — or several at once

This PCany folder

External driveUSB or disk

NASnetwork share

OneDriveyour account

Amazon S3your own bucket

S3-compatibleWasabi · B2 · MinIO

Google Driveyour account

SFTPyour own server

No per-GB fee from us Encrypted before it leaves Send to several at once

No storage bill from us

You pay us once for the software — never for gigabytes. Point a job at a folder on your own PC or NAS and the storage costs nothing at all. Prefer the cloud? Use your own Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, MinIO or OneDrive account and pay their rate directly, with no markup in between. Back up 10 GB or 10 TB — the price of the software does not move.

Your database never passes through us

This is a desktop application. It runs on your machine, connects straight to your database and writes the backup straight to the destination you chose. Nothing is uploaded to our servers on the way, so we never hold a copy of your data — and it is encrypted with AES-256 before it leaves, so even the storage provider only ever sees ciphertext.

Your passwords stay on your machine

Database passwords are never written into a configuration file and never sent anywhere. They are kept in the Windows Credential Manager, and the settings file only stores a reference to the entry. If you switch on the optional online monitoring, it reports job status only — name, success or failure, size and duration. Never your data, never your credentials.

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How it works

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STEP 01

Choose Your Database

Click on New Backup and pick your database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or any of your choice).

STEP 02

Connect Server & Select Databases

Enter database server credentials to sign in and select your database. Or paste connection string to sign-in directly.

STEP 03

Select Destination Path

Choose the storage location such as Local/NAS, AWS S3 and Cloud Storage where you want to save the backup file.

STEP 04

Set Schedule and Run the Backup

Select Backup Type, Schedule, compression, AES-256 Encryption and Retention. After these settings, click on Run Now button to begin the backup process.

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Everything in the box

SQL Backup Software Features & Benefits

One tool for your whole stack

While using various databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server and MongoDB, there is no need to install separate backup software for each one. This SQL Backup solution supports all these databases within a single application and ensures backups are reliable & compatible with its server.

pg_dump
mysqldump
mongodump
native SQL Server backup

Encrypted before it leaves your machine

When the backup file is uploaded to storage, it is secured on your computer using AES-256-GCM encryption way. This means the backup travels over the internet or to cloud storage in encrypted state. Neither the storage provider nor any unauthorized person can view your original data.

scrypt KDF
per-chunk nonce
any file size
keys from env

Store it anywhere

The SQL Backup Tool offers complete flexibility regarding where you want to save your backups. You can store them on Local Drive, NAS, Amazon S3, S3-Compatible Cloud Storage or SFTP Server. For extra security, you can also upload the same backup to multiple storage locations simultaneously.

Set-and-forget schedules

There is no need to run backups manually every time. Simply set backup schedule once such as hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, the tool will automatically perform backups at your specified times.

Flexible Backup Type

The software gives you the flexibility to choose the backup type based on your needs. Create Full Backup to save entire database or use Incremental Backup to save only the data that has changed since the last backup.

History & health

The SQL Database backup software automatically records the complete history of every backup. You can view when backup occurred and whether it succeeded or failed. Additionally, the health status and Needs Attention section, you can identify which backups require your attention.

Retention policies

There is no need to manually delete old backups. You can set retention policies based on your requirements, the tool will automatically delete old backup as your preferred choice. This saves storage space and keeps your backup files organized.

Email alerts

The SQL Backup Tool can send immediate email notifications upon the completion or failure of backup. This eliminates the need to open the software again and again to check the backup status.

Comaprision

Prapl SQL Backup vs Other Tools

A desktop app you own versus the server- and cloud-based tools most vendors sell.

Feature	Prapl SQL Backup	Other SQL Backup Tools
Deployment	Desktop-based Windows software	Mostly server-based / cloud-based
Installation	Download, install, and start using	Often requires server setup or an online account
Trial activation	Download and use the trial directly — no credit card	Many require credit card activation to start a trial
Supported database engines	PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, SQLite, Redis, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, Neon, Suprabase, Amazon RDS and other managed databases	Usually limited to a few engines (PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MySQL), licensed separately
Database backup limit	Backup unlimited databases	Upto 2 Databases
Server limit	Unlimited Server	1 Server
Pricing	Plans starting from $9/month	Starts from $39/month
Backup destination	Local PC and cloud storage of your choice	Primarily server/cloud-based destinations
Data control	Backup operations stay in your own Windows environment	Data may be processed through hosted/server infrastructure
Best for	Businesses, DBAs, developers and users wanting a flexible desktop backup solution	Organizations preferring server-based or managed backup platforms

The part that matters

Restore Database Anytime

Taking the backup is only half the job. Getting a database back takes four steps in the app — choose the job, choose the point in time, choose what to do with it, review — and the tool does the rest: locate, download, decrypt and verify, decompress, then rebuild with the same native tool that created the backup. Pick any incremental and the full backup and every change file in between are applied for you, in order. Press play to watch every step.

Restoring into a database that doesn't exist yet? It gets created for you — so you can rehearse a restore without touching the original. Replacing a live database asks you to type its name first.

Restore: analytics from Amazon S3

Locate backupfind the key in the destination

Downloadpull the encrypted object · 612 MB

Decrypt & verifyAES-256-GCM integrity check

Decompressrestore the original dump · 2.41 GB

Rebuild the databasethe engine’s own restore tool does the work

Why trust it with your most critical data

Built by people who've been burned by a missing backup

01 EXPERIENCE

Forged in the crucible of real-world 3 a.m. crises

This tool was created by people who have personally faced real-life issues like database crashes and data loss. The developers understand how backups are critical during emergency. That is why the tool has been designed based on experience. If the user makes no changes, the backup will still be created securely.

Battle-tested defaults

02 EXPERTISE

Standard tools & standard crypto

SQL Backup does not use its own proprietary backup format or encryption method. It uses official database backup commands, standard AES-256 encryption and scrypt password protection. This makes backups more reliable and secure.

Native tools · audited crypto

03 AUTHORITATIVENESS

Documented & verifiable

Prapl SQL Backup Utility's encryption process are clear & fully documented. If you stop using this software in the future then you can still restore the backup using official database tools. Your data is not locked with any one software and backup remains completely transparent.

Documented format · open standards

04 TRUSTWORTHINESS

You hold the keys

Company has no master password, no hidden access and no backdoor. Only you hold the key to the security of your backup. So only you can open your encrypted backup.

No phone-home · no backdoors

Start Automating Database Backup Today

You can use it for free for the first 15 days. No credit or debit card is required. If you like this software, you can purchase it for $9/month (billed annually).
You also get 14-day money-back guarantee after purchase. If the tool does not meet your needs then you can get refund within the specified timeframe.

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