# Databasus vs ElkarBackup

> Two self-hosted [Backup projects](https://selfhost.directory/backup), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Databasus | ElkarBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Backup | #31 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 9 205 ✓ | 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +564 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.64.0 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.3.9 · 24 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Databasus scores 75/100 against 51/100 for ElkarBackup, so it is the safer default.

Databasus ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for ElkarBackup.

If you want the quickest setup, Databasus is easier to run; ElkarBackup needs more configuration.

Databasus is growing faster right now (+564 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Databasus](https://selfhost.directory/project/databasus) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/databasus.md)
- [ElkarBackup](https://selfhost.directory/project/elkarbackup) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elkarbackup.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/databasus-vs-elkarbackup