laravel-backup
Laravel Backup is a PHP package that automates backups of Laravel applications, bundling application files and database dumps into encrypted zip archives. It supports multiple storage backends, health monitoring, and automated cleanup of old backups.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | spatie/laravel-backup |
| Owner | spatie |
| Primary language | PHP |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 6k |
| Forks | 792 |
| Open issues | 1 |
| Latest release | 10.3.0 (2026-06-10) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-01 |
| Source | https://github.com/spatie/laravel-backup |
What laravel-backup is
A Laravel package that creates compressed backup archives containing application files and database dumps, deployable to any Laravel-configured filesystem (S3, local, etc.). Includes CLI commands, health monitoring via scheduled tasks, and multi-destination backup support.
Get the laravel-backup source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/spatie/laravel-backup.gitcd laravel-backup# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Requires explicit filesystem configuration in Laravel config; S3, local disk, or other Laravel-supported backends must be set up before use.
- Database credentials and connection strings must be accessible to the CLI process; test database connectivity in target environment.
- Backup artifacts are zip files; ensure adequate storage quotas on target filesystems and plan retention/cleanup policies to avoid disk exhaustion.
- Health monitoring relies on scheduled task execution; configure Laravel scheduler (cron/systemd) and notification channels (email, Slack, etc.) for alerts.
- No built-in encryption at rest; use filesystem-level encryption (S3 KMS, disk encryption) if storing sensitive application data.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Non-Laravel PHP applications — Package is tightly coupled to Laravel framework features; other PHP stacks require alternative solutions.
- Need for real-time or continuous replication — Backup is scheduled via Artisan commands; does not provide real-time data sync or WAL-based replication.
- Backup recovery orchestration is a primary concern — Package focuses on backup creation and health checks; recovery workflows and point-in-time restore tooling are not documented in README.
- PHP versions below 8.4 or Laravel below 12.0 — Current version requires PHP 8.4 and Laravel 12.0+; legacy environments need older package versions with reduced feature support.
License & commercial use
MIT License: permissive open-source license allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with attribution.
MIT license permits commercial use without restriction. No commercial license or paid tier mentioned in README. Suitable for closed-source commercial products. Verify no additional terms in LICENSE.md file.
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 | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Strong |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Package creates unencrypted zip archives; use filesystem-level encryption (S3 KMS, encrypted disk) for sensitive data. Database dump process exposes credentials to CLI environment; ensure process isolation and restricted file permissions. No built-in signature/integrity verification for backup integrity post-transfer. Security vulnerabilities should be reported to [email protected]. Requires database client binaries (mysqldump, pg_dump) in environment; audit these tools for version updates.
Alternatives to consider
BackWPup (WordPress)
If migrating from WordPress; provides similar backup/restore UI but tightly coupled to WordPress admin.
AWS Backup / Azure Backup Services
If preferring managed cloud-native backup solutions; no application-level configuration but higher cost and vendor lock-in.
UpdraftPlus / Duplicator
Alternative PHP backup tools; less Laravel-specific, may require more custom configuration for non-WordPress stacks.
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laravel-backup FAQ
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