portabase
Portabase is a self-hosted database backup and restore tool supporting 10+ database engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, MSSQL, Firebird, MariaDB, Valkey) and Docker volumes. It provides a web dashboard for scheduling and managing backups across multiple database instances with optional agent-based architecture for secure remote operations.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | Portabase/portabase |
| Owner | Portabase |
| Primary language | TypeScript |
| License | Apache-2.0 — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 1.1k |
| Forks | 63 |
| Open issues | 19 |
| Latest release | 1.22.3 (2026-07-07) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Source | https://github.com/Portabase/portabase |
What portabase is
TypeScript-based application built on Next.js, BetterAuth, Drizzle ORM, and ShadcnUI, deployable via Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes/Helm, or CLI. Integrates with Portabase agents (Rust-based) for managing backup/restore operations; supports incremental and full backups with varying restore capabilities across database engines.
Get the portabase source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/Portabase/portabase.gitcd portabase# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Database agents must be deployed and configured per database instance; ensure network connectivity and credential management between dashboard and agents is planned.
- Docker or Kubernetes infrastructure is required for deployment; confirm your environment supports Docker Engine 20.10+ or later.
- Backup storage location and retention policies must be configured separately; Portabase does not dictate where backups are stored, so provision and monitor external storage (S3, NFS, local disk).
- Test restore procedures for each database engine before relying on backups in production; documentation notes restore support varies (e.g., Redis/Valkey have no restore).
- Plan for backup scheduling, monitoring, and alerting outside Portabase if not built into the tool; verify dashboard features match your SLA requirements.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Managed cloud backup is preferred — If your team wants fully managed, vendor-hosted backup (e.g., AWS RDS automated backups, Azure Backup), Portabase requires operational overhead for infrastructure, monitoring, and storage management.
- Advanced enterprise backup features needed — If you require deduplication, incremental-forever, cross-region replication, or compliance-grade audit trails at scale, Portabase (as a newer project with 1K stars) may lack mature enterprise features.
- Redis and Valkey restore is critical — Portabase explicitly does not support restore for Redis and Valkey (backup-only), so if restore capability is mandatory for your backup strategy, this is a blocker.
- Zero operational complexity required — Self-hosting any backup tool adds monitoring, updates, storage provisioning, and troubleshooting burden; if your team cannot afford this overhead, managed solutions are better aligned.
License & commercial use
Licensed under Apache License 2.0 (SPDX: Apache-2.0), a permissive OSI-approved license allowing commercial use, modification, and redistribution with attribution and license disclosure.
Apache-2.0 is permissive and permits commercial use without royalties. However, ensure compliance with license terms: retain license notices, disclose modifications, and indemnify upstream authors. No explicit commercial support or SLA terms are stated in the provided data; verify with maintainers if production support contracts are available.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Adequate |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Moderate |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Portabase handles database credentials for backup operations; ensure dashboard and agents use encrypted transport (TLS) and secure credential storage. No penetration testing, CVE history, or third-party security audit data provided. Self-hosted deployments inherit container and infrastructure security responsibility. Backup data itself is not encrypted by default in the tool description; verify encryption at rest and in transit is available. Authentication via BetterAuth requires secure provider configuration. Monitor GitHub for security advisories.
Alternatives to consider
Veeam Backup & Replication
Enterprise-grade backup with advanced deduplication, incremental-forever, cloud-native support, and 24/7 commercial support; higher cost and complexity but mature feature set.
Percona Backup for MongoDB / MySQL Backup
Specialized, open-source tools optimized for MongoDB and MySQL; simpler for single-database focus but less unified for multi-engine environments.
AWS AWS Backup / Azure Backup
Fully managed, cloud-native backup with compliance certifications and reduced operational overhead; not self-hosted and may incur higher recurring costs at scale.
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portabase FAQ
Can I restore Redis and Valkey backups with Portabase?
Does Portabase support incremental backups?
Is Portabase suitable for production use?
What backup storage options does Portabase support?
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