Open-Source Databases · David-Crty

databasement

Databasement is a self-hosted web application for managing backups of eight database engines (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Firebird, Redis, and Valkey). It offers scheduled backups, cross-server restores, multiple storage backends (S3, SFTP, local), SSH tunneling, and team features like multi-tenancy and role-based access control.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/David-Crty/databasement

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Repository	David-Crty/databasement
Owner	David-Crty
Primary language	PHP
License	MIT — OSI-approved
Stars	896
Forks	79
Open issues	9
Latest release	v1.6.2 (2026-07-03)
Last updated	2026-07-03
Source	https://github.com/David-Crty/databasement

What databasement is

PHP-based backup orchestration platform with built-in web server, queue worker, and scheduler. Supports incremental scheduling (daily/weekly), GFS retention policies, AES-256 encryption, multiple compression codecs (gzip, zstd), and remote agents for firewalled networks. Exposes REST API and MCP server for automation; deploys via Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes/Helm, or native Ubuntu.

Quickstart

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Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/David-Crty/databasement.git2cd databasement3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Multi-Database Backup Consolidation

Teams managing heterogeneous database infrastructure (mix of MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB) across on-premises and cloud can use a single interface to schedule, monitor, and restore backups without deploying separate tools per database type.

Isolated/Firewalled Database Backup

Organizations with databases in private networks or behind firewalls can deploy lightweight remote agents that connect outbound over HTTPS, dump locally, and upload to central storage without requiring inbound connectivity or bastion SSH setup.

Disaster Recovery and Cross-Environment Cloning

Production backup snapshots can be automatically restored to staging or development environments on a schedule (e.g., nightly prod→staging refresh), enabling rapid recovery testing and data-consistent development environments without manual restore procedures.

Implementation considerations

Database engine CLI tools (mariadb-dump, pg_dump, sqlpackage, mongodump, sqlite3, gbak, redis-cli) must be present in the deployment container or installed on remote agent hosts; verify version compatibility against your database fleet.
SSH tunnel setup requires stable bastion/jump host credentials (key or password auth) and network routing; test connectivity before scheduling backups to avoid silent failures.
Storage credential management (S3 API keys, SFTP passwords/keys) must be encrypted at rest; review environment variable handling and secrets rotation policy for production deployments.
Queue worker and scheduler run in the same container; ensure sufficient CPU/memory allocation for concurrent backup jobs to avoid thread starvation and missed scheduled backups.
Multi-tenant organizations need careful RBAC configuration and OAuth provider setup (Google, GitHub, GitLab, OIDC); test role isolation and data visibility between workspace members before production use.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Managed Database Backup Requirements — If your organization standardizes on AWS RDS automated backups, Azure Backup, or similar native cloud backup services, self-hosting an additional backup layer introduces operational overhead and potential policy conflicts.
Minimal DevOps Capacity — Databasement requires container orchestration, network configuration (SSH tunnels, SFTP/S3 credentials), and ongoing patch management. Teams without dedicated DevOps staff may struggle with deployment and incident response.
Compliance with Immutable Backup Requirements — If regulatory policy demands immutable backups with object-lock guarantees, verify Databasement's storage integration supports this. Not clearly documented in provided data; requires security review before deployment.
Redis/Valkey Write-Heavy Workloads — Databasement can back up Redis/Valkey but does not support restore for these engines. If recovery RTO/RPO for cache layers is critical, pair this with additional tooling or accept Redis-as-ephemeral architecture.

License & commercial use

MIT License. Permissive open-source license permitting use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions. See LICENSE file in repository for full terms.

MIT License permits commercial use of the software. However, using Databasement in a commercial context does not negate responsibility for: (1) securing sensitive credentials and backup data, (2) complying with data residency/privacy laws for backed-up data, (3) maintaining separate indemnification or support agreements if required by internal policy. Review your organization's open-source legal compliance process before deployment. Databasement is community-maintained; no paid support contract is evident from the data provided.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Strong
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Strong
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Encryption in transit (SSH tunnels, HTTPS for remote agents) and at-rest (AES-256 compression option) are documented features. Snyk badge on README suggests vulnerability scanning is in place. However, the provided data does not detail: authentication/authorization bypass mitigations, SQL injection protections for database connections, secrets storage hardening, audit logging granularity, or third-party security audits. Before production deployment in regulated environments, conduct: (1) code review of credential handling, (2) review of backup data access controls and encryption key management, (3) incident response plan for compromised storage credentials, (4) compliance validation against data residency/privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) for backed-up data.

Alternatives to consider

Veeam Backup & Replication / Commvault

Enterprise backup platforms with mature multi-database support, compliance certifications, and vendor support. Higher cost and operational overhead; prefer if centralized disaster recovery governance is non-negotiable.

AWS Backup / Azure Backup

Native cloud backup services for databases in AWS/Azure. Simpler for cloud-only deployments but vendor-lockin and lack of multi-cloud support; prefer if all infrastructure is in a single cloud provider.

Percona XtraBackup (MySQL/MariaDB only) + pg_basebackup (PostgreSQL only)

Lightweight, database-native tools with lower operational complexity. Lack centralized scheduling/restoration UI and multi-database support; prefer for single-engine, high-performance backup scenarios.

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databasement FAQ

Does Databasement support incremental or differential backups?

Not clearly stated in provided data. Repository mentions 'scheduled backups' and retention policies (time-based, GFS) but does not explicitly document incremental/differential backup support. Review documentation or contact maintainer for clarification on backup strategy per database engine.

Can I restore to a different database version than the backup source?

The feature matrix lists 'cross-server restore' and version ranges for each database engine, but does not specify version-compatibility guarantees during restore. Test cross-version restores in non-production before deploying; database dump/restore compatibility depends on source and target versions and CLI tool capabilities.

Is there a paid hosting or SaaS version?

Not mentioned in provided data. Databasement is explicitly designed for self-hosting. No commercial SaaS offering is evident. A live demo is available at databasement-demo.crty.dev for evaluation.

What are the performance characteristics for large databases?

Unknown from provided data. Backup and restore performance depends on database size, network bandwidth, CPU allocation to queue worker, and compression settings. Test against representative production-scale databases in your environment before deploying to critical paths.

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