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# SafeGrd

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> Self-hosted backup tool that protects databases, files, and mail with immutable storage, encrypted snapshots, and scheduled restore.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses SafeGrd?

Small to midsize teams and individual developers running databases and services on cloud or self-hosted platforms.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: SafeGrd

## 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
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Encryption

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base

## Category

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

## Alternatives

1. [Cove Data Protection](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/163343/backup-and-recovery) — 4.6/5 (375 reviews)
2. [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/214769/acronis-cyber-protect) — 4.4/5 (218 reviews)
3. [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170983/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2342 reviews)
4. [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174303/google-cloud-storage) — 4.8/5 (2290 reviews)
5. [IDrive](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/171884/idrive) — 4.6/5 (1201 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1322938/SafeGrd)

## This page is available in the following languages

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10267766/SafeGrd/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1322938/SafeGrd> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1322938/SafeGrd> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1322938/SafeGrd> |
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| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1322938/SafeGrd> |
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