Vorta vs pgBackWeb
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted backup & recovery options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Vorta
Desktop backup client built on BorgBackup
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pgBackWeb
Web interface for scheduling PostgreSQL backups
| Feature | Vorta | pgBackWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,490 | ★ 2,615 |
| First released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Time Machine, CrashPlan | AWS RDS Backups |
Why pick each one
Choose Vorta if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Choose pgBackWeb if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Vorta or pgBackWeb better?
Neither is universally better. pgBackWeb has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Vorta and pgBackWeb free and open-source?
Yes. Vorta is licensed under GPL-3.0 and pgBackWeb under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Vorta and pgBackWeb with Docker?
Vorta: check the project docs for container support. pgBackWeb: yes.