Docker Volume Backup: Backup Docker volumes locally or to a number of compatible storage protocols
Docker Volume Backup is a self-hosted docker and backups tool. Backup Docker volumes locally or to a number of compatible storage protocols.
Why self-host Docker Volume Backup
Running Docker Volume Backup yourself means you control the data, the uptime policy, and the upgrade schedule. That is a different relationship with software than subscribing to a hosted service.
What it does
Docker Volume Backup falls into the Docker, Backups category of self-hosted software. It is designed to be deployed on your own infrastructure, whether that is a home server, a VPS, or a local machine running Docker.
Community traction
The project has 2k stars on GitHub, which is a reasonable proxy for how widely it is used. Active repositories tend to ship bug fixes faster and have better documentation than projects that stall after the initial release.
Deployment
Like most modern self-hosted apps, Docker Volume Backup supports Docker. A single compose file handles the deployment in most cases.
Maturity
The current release is 2.40.0. The project has moved past early development and tends to ship stable, documented releases.
License
It is licensed under MPL-2.0, making it freely available for personal and commercial use.
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For anyone already running a home server, Docker Volume Backup is a natural addition. It handles docker and backups without requiring a paid subscription or an account with a third party.