Portabase: A self-hosted tool for database backup & restore

Backups are one of those things everyone knows they should have, but few enjoy setting up. Between security concerns, network complexity, and tools that assume way too much expertise, database backups often end up ignored until something breaks. Portabase is a backup and restore tool for databases, currently supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB with Redis coming soon. Portabase features a secure-by-design architecture , using a central server and lightweight agents that enable deployment at the edge and operation across multiple networks. Don’t worry—you never need to expose your database to the internet! These agents handle everything: they back up your data and send it encrypted to your preferred storage locations, all without requiring any technical skills. You can manage everything from the web interface. In a hurry? Use the CLI or the ready-to-go Docker Compose setup provided in the documentation . How does Portabase Work? Portabase’s ecosystem is built around three p