An honest comparison
Alternative to SimpleBackups
Two good tools, two approaches. Here is how rlbk differs, without overselling.
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SimpleBackups is an excellent orchestrator: databases, files, buckets and SaaS apps in one dashboard, with BYOS storage. It is also a European company (Brussels), with optional encryption where you hold the key.
rlbk aims narrower: back up your databases and folders from an agent installed on your own server, with zero-knowledge encryption on by default. Here are the real differences.
rlbk vs SimpleBackups
| rlbk | SimpleBackups | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection model | Agent installed on your server | SSH / agentless workers (agent optional) |
| Sources | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, folders | Databases, files, buckets, SaaS apps |
| Encryption | age (X25519, ChaCha20-Poly1305), by default | Optional, with an RSA key you provide |
| Where encryption happens | On your server, before anything leaves | In the service's processing pipeline |
| Storage | rlbk-managed or your own S3 bucket (BYOS) | BYOS first, managed storage optional |
| Restore-testing | Yes, without touching production | Not highlighted |
| Company / hosting | France (OVH), MHR CONSULT | Belgium (EU) |
Who each tool is for
Choose rlbk if
- You want zero-knowledge encryption by default, not an option to switch on.
- You prefer an agent that encrypts on your server before anything leaves.
- You want to test your restores before you need them.
- Your needs revolve around PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and folders.
Choose SimpleBackups if
- You also need to back up SaaS apps (GitHub, Notion, Linear...).
- You want to replicate buckets across providers.
- You want the widest range of sources in a single tool.
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