PGArchive

**PGArchive – Verified Postgres backups (not just snapshots)** PGArchive is a Postgres backup system that actually verifies your backups work. Most setups (cron + pg_dump or restic-based workflows) assume backups are fine — but they rarely test if a restore actually succeeds. You only discover failures during incidents, when it’s too late. PGArchive fixes this by automatically validating every backup through real restore checks. ### What it does * Runs automated Postgres backups via a lightweight agent * Verifies each backup by performing actual restore tests * Alerts you immediately if a backup or restore fails * Provides a simple dashboard to monitor backup health * One-command restore when you need it ### Why it matters Backups without restore verification give a false sense of safety. PGArchive ensures your backups are not just created — but actually usable. ### A simpler alternative to PITR (for most teams) Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) is powerful, but often overkill. It requires continuous WAL archiving, careful retention management, and complex restore procedures — and still depends on assumptions that are rarely tested in practice. Most teams don’t need second-level recovery precision. They need something simpler: reliable backups that are guaranteed to restore when needed. PGArchive focuses on that — verified, dependable recovery without the operational overhead of PITR. ### Built for * Developers running Postgres in production * Indie hackers and SaaS founders * Teams managing self-hosted infrastructure ### Key idea Backups are useless if you can’t restore them.