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# pg\_hardstorage

Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage

> pg\_hardstorage is an open-source PostgreSQL backup tool with deduplication, encryption, and write-ahead logging streaming features.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: CYBERTEC

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Austria, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Encryption

## Support Options

- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Backup Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31076/backup/software)

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4. [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/170983/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2325 reviews)
5. [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174303/google-cloud-storage) — 4.8/5 (2290 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10051579/pg-hardstorage/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1106991/pg-hardstorage> |
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