2 self-hosted AWS RDS Backups alternatives

AWS RDS Backups is a popular proprietary tool in the backup & recovery space. These open-source apps let you replace AWS RDS Backups with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted AWS RDS Backups alternatives

Easy

docker

pgBackWeb

Backup & Recovery

Web interface for scheduling PostgreSQL backups

Replaces AWS RDS Backups

★ 2.6k Easy setup MIT

MySQL Backup Container

Backup & Recovery

Scheduled MySQL and MariaDB dump container

Replaces AWS RDS Backups

★ 758 Easy setup MIT

Compare AWS RDS Backups alternatives

MySQL Backup Container vs pgBackWeb

Switching from AWS RDS Backups

Moving off AWS RDS Backups means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.