Gitbackups vs SimpleBackups
SimpleBackups is a general-purpose backup automation platform used by 3,000+ teams for backing up servers, databases, and SaaS applications. Git backup is one of its many features — not its primary focus. If you are considering SimpleBackups for your GitHub repositories, here is how it compares to a purpose-built solution like Gitbackups.
What SimpleBackups Does Well
- All-in-one backup — SimpleBackups covers servers, databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), files, and SaaS applications including GitHub and GitLab. If you need to back up your entire stack from one dashboard, it is a compelling option.
- Cloud storage integration — SimpleBackups connects to multiple cloud storage providers (AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Google Cloud, Wasabi, etc.) for storing backups.
- Established platform — With 3,000+ teams using the product, SimpleBackups has a proven track record for backup automation.
- Scheduling and notifications — Flexible scheduling, retention policies, and alerting are built in across all backup types.
Where Gitbackups Differs
Git Backup Is the Whole Product
SimpleBackups treats git backup as a feature alongside server and database backups. For SimpleBackups, your GitHub repos are just another data source in a long list.
Gitbackups is built from the ground up for git repository backup. The UI, the workflow, the backup logic, and the roadmap are all shaped around what developers need for protecting their code. You are not navigating a general-purpose backup dashboard to find the git section.
Storage You Own
SimpleBackups lets you connect cloud storage providers, which is better than vendor-locked storage. However, Gitbackups takes this further with first-class support for any S3-compatible provider. BYOS is not an option — it is the architecture.
Pricing for What You Need
SimpleBackups starts at around $29/month, but that price covers their entire platform (servers, databases, SaaS). If you only need git backup, you are paying for capabilities you will never use. Gitbackups offers pricing specifically for git repository backup — nothing more, nothing less.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gitbackups | SimpleBackups |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub backup | Yes | Yes |
| GitLab backup | Roadmap | Yes |
| Server / database backup | No | Yes (core feature) |
| Automated scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Storage destination | Your S3-compatible bucket | Multiple cloud providers |
| Git-specific features | Purpose-built | One of many backup types |
| Setup time (git backup) | Minutes | Minutes |
| Pricing | Flat, transparent | Tiered (starts ~$29/month) |
| Data sovereignty / BYOS | Yes | Partial (you choose cloud provider) |
When to Choose SimpleBackups
SimpleBackups is the better fit if:
- You need to back up servers, databases, and git repos from a single platform.
- You want one vendor and one dashboard for all your backup needs.
- Git backup is a secondary concern alongside infrastructure backup.
When to Choose Gitbackups
Gitbackups is the better fit if:
- Git repository backup is your primary need.
- You want a tool designed specifically for developers and code protection, not a general backup platform.
- You want backups in your own S3-compatible storage with full ownership.
- You do not want to pay for server and database backup capabilities you will not use.
The Bottom Line
SimpleBackups is a solid general-purpose backup platform. If you already use it for servers and databases, adding git backup is convenient. But if git backup is what you are looking for, a dedicated tool will give you a better experience, more relevant features, and pricing that reflects what you actually need.
Get started with Gitbackups — purpose-built for your repositories.