Vanguard

A community-driven open-source backup solution built specifically for servers and applications. MySQL, PostgreSQL, and file backups done right.

Cost

Free

Rating

★ Mixed Reviews

Time to value

Moderate Setup (1-3 hours)

You can use Vanguard to back up your MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, files, and applications automatically. It encrypts data in transit and at rest while supporting multiple cloud storage providers like S3 and DigitalOcean. You can schedule backups with custom cron syntax, manage everything through a REST API, and receive notifications through Discord, Slack, email, or other channels when backups complete.

What Vanguard does

Configure MySQL database backup schedulesSet up PostgreSQL backup automationConnect cloud storage providers for backup storageCreate custom backup schedules with cron expressionsMonitor backup jobs through REST APIReceive backup notifications in Discord or SlackRestore files and databases from backupsManage backup configurations across multiple serversBacks up MySQL and PostgreSQL databasesEncrypts data in transit and at restWorks with multiple cloud storage providersSchedules backups with custom cron syntaxProvides REST API for programmatic controlSends notifications through multiple channelsUses SSH key authentication for securityAvailable as self-hosted or managed solution