S3-Compatible Backup Storage
for Servers and Applications
S3-compatible cloud backup storage. Flat $49/10TB pricing, no egress fees on restores, no API request charges.
Drop-in S3 target for Veeam, Restic, rclone, Duplicati and any backup tool that speaks S3. Infrastructure snapshots, database backups and long-term archives.
Built for Modern Backup Workflows
Server Backup to Cloud
Store full server images and incremental snapshots from physical and virtual servers. Works with any backup agent that supports an S3 target.
Application and Database Backups
Backup containers, application data and database snapshots directly to S3-compatible storage — no custom connectors needed.
Disaster Recovery
Restore infrastructure after outages or incidents. On the Backup plan, restores have zero egress fees — so DR tests don’t blow your budget.
Long-Term Archive Storage
Store compliance archives and historical backups for years. No minimum storage duration, no tiering fees. 10TB today costs the same per-TB as 100TB next year.
Why Companies Move Backups to Object Storage
Most teams hit a point where managing the backup infrastructure takes more effort than the backups themselves.
Infrastructure Complexity
Traditional backup systems require expensive storage arrays, manual capacity planning and dedicated engineering time. Every scaling decision means a procurement cycle — not a config change.
Unpredictable Costs
Many cloud providers charge separately for storage, API requests, bandwidth and restore operations. A routine DR test can turn into an unexpected four-figure bill.
Vendor Lock-In
Backup systems tied to proprietary storage formats make switching expensive and complex. Your data becomes dependent on a single vendor’s pricing and roadmap — with no easy path out.
Rabata provides S3-compatible backup storage that integrates with existing backup tools — keeping infrastructure simple, costs predictable, and your data free from vendor lock-in.
High-Performance Storage for Backup Workloads
Backup systems generate large sequential uploads and frequent metadata operations. Rabata performance is benchmarked against major S3 providers using MinIO Warp, an open-source benchmarking tool designed for object storage workloads.
Faster backup ingestion reduces backup windows and production impact. Rabata reached 1,462 MB/s, ahead of AWS S3 (1,444 MB/s) and DigitalOcean Spaces (1,440 MB/s).
Handles simultaneous reads, writes and metadata operations typical of backup workloads. Rabata achieved 346 MB/s, more than 2x AWS S3 (151 MB/s) in the same test.
Backup jobs generate thousands of small metadata objects and index files. Rabata processes 696 objects/sec, compared to 319 objects/sec on AWS S3.
Performance tests were conducted using MinIO Warp across multiple object storage providers including AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Backblaze B2 and Cloudflare R2. The benchmarking setup and commands are fully reproducible.
View full benchmark results →How Rabata Backup Storage Works
Sign Up and Create a Bucket
Create an account, generate access keys and create a bucket in your preferred region (eu-west-2 or us-east-1). No credit card required.
Configure Rabata as an S3 Target
Add Rabata as an S3-compatible target using your credentials and endpoint. Any tool that supports S3 works out of the box — no code changes, no custom connectors.
Restore When Needed
Retrieve data directly over the API during recovery. No rehydration delays, no restore queues. On the Backup plan, restores have no egress fees.
Ready to migrate? Follow our step-by-step guide
S3-Compatible Backup Storage Features
S3-Compatible Storage
Works with any backup tool that supports the S3 protocol — Veeam, Restic, rclone, Duplicati and more. Point it at the Rabata endpoint and go.
Immutable Backup Storage
Object Lock protects backups from ransomware and accidental deletion. Once written, backups cannot be modified or removed during the retention period.
Flat Storage Pricing
For the backup service, we charge a flat rate of $49 per 10 TB. If you use more than 10 TB, the charge is multiplied by the number of 10 TB increments.
No Hidden Fees
No egress fees on restores, no API request charges, no surprise bills. On the Backup plan, restoring data costs nothing extra. The price you see is the price you pay.
Simple to Start
Your existing backup tools work immediately — just swap the endpoint. Start with a 30-day free trial and verify performance before fully migrating.
GDPR Compliant
EU datacenter (eu-west-2) with strict data protection compliance. US datacenter (us-east-1) also available. Your data stays where you want it.
Works with Popular Backup Software
Any backup tool with S3 support works with Rabata. Connect using your access key, secret key and endpoint URL.
Veeam Backup Storage
Rabata is Veeam S3-compatible — add it as an object storage repository in Veeam Backup & Replication.
Restic Backup Storage
Set RESTIC_REPOSITORY to an S3 URL and you’re done. One environment variable.
rclone Backup Storage
Use rclone with the S3 provider to sync, backup and archive data to Rabata buckets.
MinIO Backup Target
Mirror MinIO buckets to Rabata with mc mirror, or configure Rabata as a remote tier.
Duplicati Cloud Backup
Point Duplicati at Rabata using the built-in S3-compatible storage provider.
Any S3-Compatible Tool
If your backup tool supports the S3 protocol, it works with Rabata. No special configuration beyond your access key, secret key and regional endpoint.
Typical Backup Architecture
Rabata slots directly into your existing backup workflow as the storage backend — no changes to your backup software or schedule.
Why Teams Choose Rabata for Backup Storage
Most backup storage decisions come down to three questions: Will it work with existing tools? What will it actually cost? And can it reliably protect critical data?
| Category | Rabata | Traditional / On-Premise | General Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup and Maintenance | Point your existing backup software at the Rabata S3 endpoint — no infrastructure to manage | Requires hardware procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance | Managed infrastructure but often requires additional configuration and cost management |
| Scalability | Unlimited storage that scales automatically with your backup volume | Limited by hardware — scaling means procurement | Virtually unlimited, but pricing grows with usage and operational complexity |
| Pricing | Backup plan — $49 per 10TB/month, billed in 10TB blocks. No API request fees, no egress fees on restores | Variable CapEx + OpEx, hardware refresh cycles | Storage, API requests and data transfer often billed separately |
| Restore Cost | $0 data transfer on restores | Internal only | Typically charged per GB |
| S3 Compatibility | Full S3 API — existing tools work unchanged | Often proprietary protocols | S3 native or compatible |
| Immutable Storage | Object Lock immutable storage protects backups from modification or deletion | Depends on hardware | Often available but sometimes requires additional configuration or cost |
The short version: swap your storage endpoint, keep everything else. Flat pricing, no surprise fees, immutable backups.
Secure Backup Storage for Disaster Recovery
Rabata includes built-in protections designed for long-term backup retention and disaster recovery storage workflows.
Immutable Storage
S3 Object Lock in compliance mode. Once a retention policy is set, even account administrators cannot shorten it or delete protected objects.
Access Control
Role-based IAM policies allow precise control over which users, services and applications can access backup buckets.
Private Buckets by Default
All buckets are private by default. No accidental public exposure.
Secure API Authentication
All API requests are authenticated using AWS Signature Version 4, ensuring secure communication with any standard S3 client or SDK.
Encrypted Data Transfer
All connections to Rabata storage use HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit.
Regional Data Placement
Buckets are pinned to a region (eu-west-2 or us-east-1), so you control where data lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does cloud backup storage work?
Your backup software connects to Rabata over the standard S3 API. Backup jobs upload data to your bucket; restores pull it back the same way. Your software, schedule and workflow stay unchanged.
What backup software supports S3 storage?
Any backup tool with S3 support works with Rabata. This includes rclone, Restic, Veeam, Duplicati and most modern backup and disaster recovery tools. If your tool has an S3-compatible target option, point it at your Rabata endpoint with your access key and secret key — nothing else is needed.
Is Rabata compatible with Veeam or Restic?
Yes. Both support S3-compatible storage targets. Add Rabata as an S3-compatible repository using your regional endpoint (eu-west-2 or us-east-1), access key and secret key. No custom plugins or configuration beyond standard S3 credentials. See our migration guide for step-by-step instructions.
How secure is cloud backup storage?
Rabata provides IAM access control for role-based permissions, Object Lock for immutable backup storage that prevents backups from being modified or deleted, and private bucket support to keep backup data inaccessible to unauthorised requests. All API requests are authenticated using AWS Signature V4.
Can I store long-term backup archives?
Yes. The S3 Backup plan at $49/10TB/month is well suited for long-term archives. There are no minimum storage duration requirements and no tiering fees for older data. Billing is calculated daily so you pay only for what you actually store.
How quickly can backups be restored?
Restores happen directly over the S3 API — no rehydration process, no restore queue, no delay before data is accessible. Speed depends on your network bandwidth. On the S3 Backup plan there are no egress fees for restores. On Hot Storage, egress is charged at $0.01/GB.
What does Rabata backup storage cost?
The S3 Backup plan is $49/10TB/month — a flat rate with no egress fees on restores. No API request fees. No minimum fees or commitments. 30-day free trial, no credit card required. For hot storage, pricing is $0.01/GB/month for storage plus $0.01/GB egress — full details at docs.rabata.io/billing.
How long does it take to set up?
Most teams are up and running in under 30 minutes. Sign up, generate access keys, create a bucket and point your existing backup software at the Rabata S3 endpoint. No new agents, no code changes. See the step-by-step guide at rabata.io/migrate-to-rabata.
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