# SQL Backup Master > Free SQL Server backup software with cloud storage support ## Overview SQL Backup Master is a free SQL Server backup solution that automatically backs up databases to cloud storage services and local destinations. The software provides comprehensive data protection through compression, encryption, scheduling, recovery, detailed reporting, and customizable notifications. **Company**: Key Metric Software, LLC **Website**: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com **Version**: 8.x **Users**: Over 60,000 clients worldwide ## Product Information ### What is SQL Backup Master? SQL Backup Master is Windows-based backup software that securely backs up SQL Server databases to: - Cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Azure, Box, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, IDrive e2, Wasabi) - FTP/SFTP/FTPS/WebDAV servers - Local folders and network locations - External storage devices ### Key Features - Full, differential, and transaction log backups - Automated backup scheduling - Compression and AES-256 encryption - Email notifications, desktop alerts, and webhooks - Backup recovery tools - Automatic purging of old backups - Custom SQL and batch script execution (pre/post backup) - Runs as Windows system service - Comprehensive logging and reporting - Dark mode support ### System Requirements **Operating Systems**: - Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 - Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2025 **SQL Server Support**: - All editions from SQL Server 2005 to 2025 - Including SQL Server Express (which lacks built-in scheduling) ### Pricing & Editions **Free Edition**: Available for download with core backup features **Professional Edition**: Upgrade available with additional features ## Documentation & Support ### Main Pages - Home: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/ - Download: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/download - Features: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/features - Pricing: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order - Support: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support - About: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/about ### Key Support Resources - FAQ: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/faq - Cloud Backup FAQ: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/cloudbackupfaq - Release Notes: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/releasenotes - SQL Express Scheduled Backups: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/sqlexpressscheduledbackup - Contact Support: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/sendmessage - Lost License: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/lostlicense ### Product Screens & Features #### Backup Destinations - Amazon S3: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptoamazons3 - Azure Storage: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptoazure - Dropbox: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptodropbox - Google Drive: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptogoogledrive - Google Cloud Storage: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptogooglecloudstorage - OneDrive: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptoonedrive - OneDrive for Business: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptoonedriveforbusiness - Box: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptobox - Backblaze B2: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptobackblaze - IDrive e2: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptoidrive - Wasabi: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptowasabi - FTP/SFTP: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptoftp - WebDAV: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptowebdav - Local/Network Folders: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuptofolder #### Core Features - Backup Job Editor: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackupjobeditor - Backup Scheduler: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackupscheduler - Compression & Encryption: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/compresssqlbackups - Full/Diff/Log Backups: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/fulldifflogbackups - Backup Recovery: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/recoversqlbackup - Explore Backups: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/exploresqlbackups - Backup Logging: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackuplogging - Backup Reporting: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackupreporting - Email/Desktop Notifications: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackupnotifications - Custom Scripts: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackupscripts - Purge Old Backups: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/purgeoldsqlbackups - Dashboard: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlbackupdashboard - Retry Failed Backups: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/sqlretryfailedbackups - Dark/Light Themes: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/screens/themes ### Special Topics - SQL Server Ransomware Protection: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/sql-server-ransomware - Backing up SQL Server on Linux: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/backupsqlserverlinux - Managed Service Accounts: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/managedserviceaccount - OAuth Configuration: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/oauth - Software Security: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/about/securesoftware - What's New in Version 8: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/features/whatsnew ### Ordering Information - Order/Upgrade: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order - Upgrade from Previous Version: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/upgrade - Version Upgrade: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/versionupgrade - Purchase Orders: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/purchaseorders - Request Quote: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/quotes - Reseller/OEM: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/reselleroem - Special Offers: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/specialoffers - Ordering FAQ: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/order/faq ## Common Use Cases ### SQL Server Express Backups SQL Server Express edition does not include SQL Server Agent for scheduling backups. SQL Backup Master fills this gap by providing robust scheduling capabilities for SQL Express users. ### Off-Site/Cloud Backups Store database backups securely in the cloud for disaster recovery, providing protection against local hardware failures, theft, fire, or ransomware attacks. ### Automated Backup Management Set up scheduled backups that run automatically in the background as a Windows service, with email notifications on success or failure. ### Multiple Destination Backups Configure backup jobs to send databases to multiple destinations simultaneously (e.g., local storage + cloud storage). ### Compliance & Security Use AES-256 encryption and compression to protect sensitive data while reducing storage costs. ## Technical Details - Runs as a Windows system service - Supports Windows authentication and SQL Server authentication - Native SQL Server backup integration - Plugin architecture for storage destinations - WPF-based user interface - .NET Framework 4.7.2 - Supports remote SQL Server instances - PowerShell cmdlet support ## Contact - Email: info@sqlbackupmaster.com - Support contact form: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/support/sendmessage - Privacy Policy: https://www.sqlbackupmaster.com/home/privacy