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Postgresus is live on Product Hunt — the open source PostgreSQL backup tool

Managing PostgreSQL backups has always been a pain point for developers. Manual pg_dump scripts, scattered cron jobs and no visibility into what's actually being backed up — these problems are all too familiar. Postgresus just launched on Product Hunt, and it looks like a solid solution worth checking out.

Postgresus on Product Hunt

What is Postgresus?

Postgresus is a free, open-source, self-hosted backup management system for PostgreSQL databases that is becoming one of the most popular tools in this space. It provides a beautiful web interface to schedule, monitor and manage all your database backups in one place. Whether you're an individual developer managing a side project or part of an enterprise team handling production databases, Postgresus scales with your needs.

The tool eliminates the complexity of manual backup scripts by offering automated scheduling, multiple storage destinations and real-time notifications — all through an intuitive dashboard.

Key features that make Postgresus stand out

Here's what you get out of the box:

Feature Description
Scheduled Backups Automate with hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly intervals
Multiple Storage Options S3, Google Drive, Cloudflare R2, Azure Blob, Dropbox, NAS, local storage
Real-Time Notifications Slack, Discord, Telegram, Teams, email, webhooks
Health Monitoring Configurable database health checks with instant alerts
AES-256-GCM Encryption Enterprise-grade security for sensitive data
Role-Based Access Team collaboration with workspaces and audit logs

The tool supports PostgreSQL versions 12 through 18 and deploys in minutes via Docker or Kubernetes Helm charts.

What's new in version 2.0

The latest version brings significant improvements based on community feedback:

  • Optimized Compression — zstd compression at level 5 for PostgreSQL 16+ offers the best balance of speed and size
  • Kubernetes Helm Support — Native cloud deployments made simple
  • Dark Theme — A sleek interface that's easier on the eyes
  • Reduced RAM Usage — More efficient backup operations
  • Expanded Compatibility — Full support for PostgreSQL 12 through 18
  • New Notifier Types — Added support for new notifier types like Telegram, Teams, and Discord
  • New Storage Options — Added support for new storage options like Cloudflare R2, Azure Blob, and Dropbox
  • Team features — Added support for team features like workspaces and audit logs

These updates make Postgresus more performant and accessible than ever before. Now suitable for enterprise companies!

Support Postgresus on Product Hunt

Open-source projects like Postgresus thrive on community support. An upvote on Product Hunt helps more developers discover the tool and contributes to the growth of the project.

👉 Check out Postgresus on Product Hunt

Resources

Link Description
Postgresus Website Official documentation and features
Product Hunt Page Upvote and leave feedback
GitHub Repository Star the project and contribute

If you're looking for a modern PostgreSQL backup solution, Postgresus is definitely worth a look. Drop your thoughts in the comments or check out the Product Hunt page for more details. 🐘

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