Eppalock vs Remora Backup
A detailed comparison of features and capabilities for Heroku Postgres backups
Eppalock represents the next generation of Heroku Postgres backup solutions, offering a fully-managed service that eliminates operational overhead while providing superior control over your data. Unlike traditional solutions that require maintaining separate applications and manual intervention, Eppalock seamlessly integrates with your Heroku infrastructure through a simple one-click installation. With features like hourly backups, instant downloads through a modern web interface, and direct AWS S3 integration, Eppalock delivers enterprise-grade backup capabilities without the complexity. Our approach ensures you maintain full control over your data while eliminating the maintenance burden typically associated with backup solutions.
Eppalock
- One-click Heroku add-on installation
- Direct backup to your AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage bucket
- Instant backup downloads via web interface
- Modern UI for viewing backup details
- Seamless database upgrades
- Full control over backup retention
- End-to-end encryption with AES-256-CBC
- Hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly backups
- Manual on-demand backups
- No maintenance required
Remora Backup
- Requires separate Heroku app setup and maintenance
- No direct AWS S3 integration
- SSH/SFTP required for backup downloads
- Command-line only backup management
- Manual reconfiguration after database upgrades
- Limited control over backup deletion
- Basic backup encryption
- No hourly backup option - daily and weekly only
- Manual backups available
- Regular maintenance required
| Feature | Eppalock | Remora Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Frequency | Hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly options | Daily and weekly only |
| Installation Process | One-click Heroku add-on installation | Requires separate Heroku app setup and ongoing maintenance |
| Backup Access | Instant downloads via web interface | SSH/SFTP access required |
| Backup Management | Modern web interface with detailed backup information | Command-line interface only |
| Database Upgrades | Zero reconfiguration needed | Requires credential regeneration and reconfiguration |
| Backup Retention | Full control via your S3/GCP policies | Delayed deletion process, limited control |
| Storage Location | Our infrastructure or your S3/GCP bucket | Remora's servers |
| Maintenance Required | None - fully managed service | Regular Heroku stack updates and uptime monitoring |
| Encryption | AES-256-CBC with your key | Standard encryption |
Why Choose Eppalock?
True offsite backups with zero maintenance overhead
Unlike solutions that require you to maintain a separate Heroku app and deal with complex backup management, Eppalock provides a seamless, fully-managed experience. With flexible backup schedules including hourly backups, instant backup downloads, a modern web interface, and direct S3 integration, you get complete control over your backups without the operational overhead. Plus, our zero-configuration approach means you'll never have to worry about database upgrades or stack maintenance.
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