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PostgreSQL Backup Tool

Protect your PostgreSQL database from the risk of unexpected data loss. Our PostgreSQL backup tool create secure backups to ensure quick recovery of your database with its accuracy and integrity intact.

99.9%
Backup success
5 min
To first backup
256-bit
AES-GCM
SQLBackup dashboard showing databases protected, backups this month and storage by destination New Backup wizard step 1 — choosing the PostgreSQL database engine Backup history screen listing every run with size, duration and status Settings screen with encryption, verify-after-backup and OS keyring credential options
analytics · backed up 2 min ago
Cron Schedules/ pg_restore/ pg_dump/ Custom format/ streaming gzip/ AES 256-GCM/ Amazon S3/ SFTP/
918
PostgreSQL versions
6
Storage destinations
256-bit
AES-GCM encryption
Why use it

Why Use PostgreSQL Backup Tool

1. Developer Accidently Drops a Production Table

Accidental Data Deletion like "Drop Table users;" is probably the worst mistake you could have made while working with databases. This will wipe out your precious production data. If there is no recent backup, recovering the lost data becomes difficult. A dedicated PostgreSQL backup software ensures that your database is backed up regularly either automatically or on a schedule basis. You can recover the deleted table and its records from backup file.

2. Your Restore Script Is Broken by a PostgreSQL Version Upgrade

New features and improved performance have been added to PostgreSQL Backup Solution. However, if you upgrade your PostgreSQL server, older backup scripts might not always function correctly. Restoring a backup from earlier version to new PostgreSQL environment may result in errors. In these circumstances, the PostgreSQL backup solution simplifies matters and ensures that your backups will remain valuable for future recovery.

3. Ransomware Encrypt Database Servers

When a cyberattack gains access to your server, it might encrypt everything, including your local backups and production databases. This presents a single point of failure for you if you store all your backups on the same system. PostgreSQL database backup tool stores encrypted data in offsite cloud storage while maintaining unchangeable backup copies to avoid this risk.

4. Production Database Crashes During Peak Traffic

When high-traffic systems such as e-commerce platforms encounter unexpected database crashes during high-peak times (such as sales events), manual restoration procedures could take hours to complete instead of minutes, causing huge revenue loss for businesses. Automated scheduling built into PostgreSQL backup software ensures that downtimes caused due to crash don't disrupt daily operations long enough.

5. Audit or Compliance Requires Backup Proof

Data is crucial for Fintech, Healthcare and SaaS companies. These industries are subject to specific rules set by the government or regulatory authorities that must be follow. Simply stating we take backups is not enough. These companies must also demonstrate that backups are performed at specific intervals (daily, weekly, etc.), process completed successfully and proper records of the backup process exist. Structured reporting and verification logs are not offered by manual scripts. This backup tool generates reports on your backup status including verification logs giving companies peace-of-mind knowing they are compliant without having complicated scripts laying around.

6. Need for Additional Security Layer

While there are several good database-as-a-service solutions on the market—like Amazon Web services RDS or Neon's server-less databases—all have some kind of built-in backup mechanism. But many only offer basic levels of backup with very limited retention time or control. You can create multi-layer backup plans by adding an additional layer of security with a dedicated backup solution. It gives businesses more flexibility, longer retention, and better recovery options than native cloud backup.

How it works

How to Backup PostgreSQL Database Automatically?

The software simplifies the entire backup process into four easy steps. With PostGreSQL Backup utility, you can choose your PostgreSQL database for backup, connect to your server, creates encrypted backup and store them in your preferred location.

Works Everywhere PostgreSQL Does

Choose where your database lives

Whether managed or self hosted, we connect with you - the hard bits like SSL/ Cluster toplogy included.

Self-hosted Amazon RDS Aurora Neon Supabase Docker
Features

PostgreSQL Backup – Marketable Features

Automated Scheduled Backup

Never worry about remembering to backup your database again. Forget about creating backup manually everyday. Simply choose a schedule - every hour, daily, weekly or monthly. The tool will automatically backup up your PostgreSQL database at the specified time. This ensure your data is always protected without requiring manual effort.

Military Grade Encryption Before Upload

Your backup is encrypted on your computer before it is stored or transferred. This means that even if someone gains access to your file or cloud storage, they wo not be able to read your data without the correct encryption key. Every backup is encrypted locally using advanced AES-256 encryption and ensure that only you can access it.

Built in Compression

Large PostgreSQL databases can consume more storage space. The software automatically compresses your backup files while it is being created, reducing file size without slowing down the backup process. Smaller backups use less storage space and can be uploaded or downloaded more quickly and reduces cloud storage costs.

Backup to Any Storage Location

You can save your PostgreSQL backup wherever it works best for you. Store them on your local computer, a network attached device or popular cloud storage devices. Using this flexibility, you can build a backup strategy that fits your environment. You can even send the same backup to multiple locations at once for extra protection.

Smart Backup Retention

Managing old backups manually can be time-consuming and fills your storage. With smart retention policies, you decide how many backups to keep or how long to keep them. The tool automatically removes outdated backups. It helps you to keep your storage organized while ensuring recent backups are always available.

Compatible with Every PostgreSQL Environment

Whether your PostgreSQL database is hosted on your own server or on cloud platform, the tool works without additional configuration. It supports local installations, remote servers and cloud hosted PostgreSQL environments, so you do not have to install or manage different versions yourself. It allows you to use the same backup process everywhere.

Know Instantly When Something Goes Wrong

The tool continuously monitors backup jobs. You will always know the status of your backups. If a backup fails or encounters an issue, you will be notified immediately through logs or alerts. It helps you to resolve the problem before it puts your data at risk.

Credentials Stay Out of Config Files

Your database login details are stored securely instead of being saved in plain text configuration files. This reduces the risk of exposing sensitive credentials from unauthorized access and adds an extra layer of security to your backup environment.

Not Just PostgreSQL

If you manage multiple database systems, you do not need separate backup solutions for each one. The software can also support other database which make it a convenient all-in-one backup solution for different database environments. The same software supports MySQL, MongoDB, and MariDB.

Inside a Backup

Watch How the PostgreSQL Backup Tool Processes Data While Creating Backup

In this view you can click a stage if you want more details about that part of your workflow.

1 · pg_dump
native tool
2 · Compress
streaming gzip
3 · Encrypt
AES-256-GCM
4 · Ship
S3 · SFTP · local
sqlbackup · encrypt · analytics
Plaintextanalytics_full_20260627.dump.gz
scrypt(password, salt) → 256-bit key · fresh nonce
Ciphertext
FormatMAGIC(9) · SALT(16) · [ LEN · NONCE(12) · CT+TAG ] × N
256-bitAES key
96-bitnonce / chunk
64 KBchunk size
Security

See How PostgreSQL Backup Software Keeps Your Backup Secure

The important thing to keep in mind here is that when you send backups from your computer to cloud/S3/NAS/SFTP etc., they are encrypted at the time of sending. So database → encrypt → Cloud storage. Even if someone hacked into your cloud storage account, he will be unable to crack your backups because all the files are encrypted.

scrypt Key Derivation

You don't give your password to the software directly. Instead, the software converts your password to an extremely powerful encryption key. This process of conversion is called scrypt — guessing the password becomes very difficult, hackers cannot easily perform a brute-force attack and the backup becomes much more secure.

Per-Chunk Authentication

Every part of your backup file is verified. If you encounter these messages — file is corrupted, someone has altered this file, or download incomplete — the software will show an error message that prevents incorrect or incomplete data from being restored into the database.

Secrets in the OS Keyring

Database Password isn't saved to normal text files, but to secure password storage from Windows or Linux.

No Middleman

There's no reason that the software needs to forward your data to its company server when making a backup. The backup goes directly: Your Database → Your Storage. No, your data will never be sent over to our software company's servers. Therefore our company can't see your data, and we don't have the encryption key.

Read the security model
How it compares

PostgreSQL Backup Tool vs a DIY cron job vs cloud snapshots

The honest trade-offs. SQLBackup is built for scheduled, encrypted, portable logical backups you actually control.

CapabilityPostgreSQL BackupDIY pg_dump + cronManaged cloud snapshots
Automatic scheduling Built-in cronManual crontab Provider default
Client-side AES-256 encryption Always Plaintext dumpsAt rest, provider-held keys
Offsite to your own storage S3 · SFTP · NASScripts you maintainLocked to provider
Portable — restore anywhere Standard pg_restore pg_restore Same provider only
Failure alerts & history Email + log Fails silentlyBasic console
You hold the keys Always
Cost$5/mo, flatYour timeStorage + egress
Why Should You Trust This Software with Your Important PostgreSQL Database?

Built by Engineers who've Restored PostgreSQL Backup Under Pressure

This software has been developed by engineers who have recovered PostgreSQL databases in real-life situations. These engineers have successfully restored databases from backups in scenarios involving server crashes, database corruption, or data deletion. Therefore, this software was not only created based on theory or documentation but also designed based on practical and real-world experience with backup.

The SQLBackup team

Database & backend engineers · makers of SQLBackup

This software has been developed by engineers who have recovered PostgreSQL databases in real-life situations — successfully restoring databases from backups in scenarios involving server crashes, database corruption, or data deletion. So it was not only created based on theory or documentation, but designed from practical, real-world experience with backup.

Native Postgres tooling AES-256-GCM · scrypt Documented backup format

Experience

This software has been created by people who successfully recovered databases during real-life emergencies. This means that our workflows are based on experience of using the software in the field, instead of being merely documented.

Battle-tested defaults

Expertise

The default settings provided in the software are based on industry best practices — use of official PostgreSQL tools, strong encryption (AES-256), SSL support and support for various PostgreSQL setups. You do not need to manually configure security settings.

Native tools · audited crypto

Authoritativeness

This tool does not save the backup in a proprietary file format. Instead, it saves it in PostgreSQL's own standard backup format i.e. .sql or pg_dump. If you stop using this backup software, your backup will still remain fully usable. You can easily recover it using official PostgreSQL tools.

Documented · no lock-in

Trustworthiness

Our company doesn't collect your data. No telemetry and no hidden tracking. Backups are not being sent to our servers. Only you can access your backup.

No phone-home · you keep the keys
User Reviews

Why Users Love the PostgreSQL Backup Solution

Have a look to the feeback we had received globally after using Prapl SQL Backup Software

Who it's for

PostgreSQL backups that fit how you work

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SaaS & startups

If your company's software runs on a PostgreSQL database and you do not have a dedicated Database Administrator (DBA), then this tool is for you. It automatically performs daily backups, encrypts the backups, and sends an immediate email notification if a backup fails.

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Agencies

If you run a web development or software agency and manage PostgreSQL databases for multiple clients, this program helps maintain separate and secure backups for each client.

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Compliance-minded teams

Certain industries (such as banking, healthcare, and finance) have strict regulations regarding backups and data security. This tool provides encrypted backups and make it easy to present backup records during audits.

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Dev & data teams

Developers and data analysts often want to perform testing or analysis on a copy of a production database. This utility helps them take a consistent backup of the database, which can be safely used in a different environment.

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Managed / cloud users

If you use PostgreSQL on cloud services (such as AWS RDS, Neon, Supabase, etc.), this tool allows you to maintain an independent backup of your database. This ensures you are not entirely dependent on a single cloud provider.

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Self-hosters

Running PostgreSQL on your own server or computer, the program allows you to save backups to a local drive, NAS, or cloud storage.

Technical specs

System Requirement & Basic Information

Storage Required
500 MB Minimum (1 GB Recommended)
RAM
1 GB Minimum (2 GB Recommended)
Versions
PostgreSQL 9 → 18 · ships up-to-date client tools · version-mismatch detection
Compression
Streaming gzip — constant memory, no temp bloat
Encryption
AES-256-GCM, key via scrypt, per-file salt, per-chunk nonce · secrets in OS keyring
Destinations
Local / NAS, Amazon S3, S3-compatible (Wasabi, Backblaze B2, MinIO), SFTP
Scheduling & retention
Manual / hourly / daily / weekly / monthly · keep-last-N per destination
Platforms
Windows 10/11 · desktop app and headless CLI/agent
PostgreSQL backup FAQ

Questions, answered

Follow the below given steps:
  • Run Prapl SQL Backup Tool in your system.
  • Click Create Backup.
  • Choose your PostgreSQL database.
  • Enter host, port, user and database or paste a connection string.
  • Choose a destination to send backup file.
  • Select the backup type and schedule.
  • Start backup and audit every run in history & logs.

The PostgreSQL backup software supports a wide range of versions from PostgreSQL 9 to the latest PostgreSQL 18 version. You don't have to change anything if you want to backup database for other environments.

Yes, you can schedule backups as per your needs: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Or Custom Interval.

Yes, the software allows you to backup multiple PostgreSQL databases from the same server. It help you to manage all your databases from one place.

Yes, it is designed to handle databases of various sizes including enterprise database with large amounts of data.

Yes, backup files can be restored manually on another compatible PostgreSQL server which makes server migration much easier.

We record all your backup activities, and will alert you of failed jobs. You'll have everything you need to identify what went wrong and get things working again.

Yes, in addition to PostgreSQL, we support backing up MySQL, Mongodb and MariDB databases too. So you're able to backup all your different database platforms through just one backup solution.

Our subscription pricing is $5/month, billed annually ($60) — that's one plan, all our features, and unlimited databases! Try the software completely free for 15-days (no credit card required). Backed by our 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
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