S3-compatible storage
Works with any backup tool that supports the S3 protocol — Veeam, Restic, rclone, Duplicati and more. No code changes, no custom connectors.
S3-compatible backup storage
for servers and applications
Reliable, scalable cloud backup storage with transparent pricing — no API request fees, no minimum commitments.
- S3 — native API compatibility
- $0 — API request fees
- $6/TB — storage rate, egress included up to 3× average monthly storage
- $20 — starter credit, no credit card required
Designed for backup software, infrastructure snapshots and long-term archive storage.
Backup workflows
Built for modern backup workflows
Store server images, application data and compliance archives in S3-compatible object storage that plugs into the backup tools you already run.
Server backups
Store full server images and incremental snapshots from physical and virtual servers. Works with any backup agent that supports an S3 target.
Application & database backups
Backup containers, application data and database snapshots directly to S3-compatible storage — no custom connectors needed.
Disaster recovery
Restore infrastructure quickly after outages or incidents. With egress included up to 3× your average monthly storage, you can test recovery regularly without routine restores blowing your bill.
Long-term archive storage
Store compliance archives and historical backups for years. No minimum storage duration, no tiering fees — one simple rate means costs stay predictable as data volumes grow.
Why teams switch
Why companies move backups to object storage
Most teams reach a point where their backup storage becomes the problem — not the solution.
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 generate an unexpected bill, and monthly costs stay hard to budget in advance
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 object storage that integrates with existing backup tools — keeping infrastructure simple, costs predictable at $6/TB per month, 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 is benchmarked against major S3 providers using MinIO Warp, an open-source benchmarking tool built for object storage workloads.
- Upload throughput — 1,462 MB/s — 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).
- Mixed workload performance — 346 MB/s — handles the simultaneous reads, writes and metadata operations typical of backup jobs. Rabata achieved 346 MB/s, more than 2× AWS S3 (151 MB/s) in the same test.
- Small object throughput — 696 objects/sec — backup jobs generate thousands of small metadata objects and index files. Rabata processes 696 objects/sec, compared to 319 objects/sec on AWS S3.
Benchmark methodology: tests were run with MinIO Warp across AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Backblaze B2 and Cloudflare R2. The setup and commands are fully reproducible — see the full benchmark results.
How Rabata backup storage works
Three steps from an empty bucket to a restorable backup. No code changes, no proprietary connectors.
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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, $20 in starter credit included.
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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.
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Restore when needed
Retrieve data directly over the API during recovery. No rehydration delays, no restore queues. Typical restores are covered by your included egress allowance.
Key features for backup infrastructure
Immutability & versioning
Object Lock protects backups from ransomware and accidental deletion — once written, backups can't be modified or removed during the retention period. Versioning keeps prior states recoverable.
One simple rate
$6/TB per month, with egress included up to 3× your average monthly storage each month. One rate for everything — no separate backup tier, no per-request charges.
No hidden fees
No API request charges, no surprise line items. Routine restores are covered by your included egress allowance — only usage above that is billed, at the same simple rate.
Simple to start
Your existing backup tools work out of the box — just point them at the Rabata endpoint. Start with $20 in starter credit and verify performance before fully migrating.
GDPR compliant
EU datacenter (eu-west-2) with strict data protection compliance. Your data stays where you want it.
Cloud backup storage pricing
Enter your current storage usage and see how Rabata compares to AWS S3, Azure and Google Cloud — including storage, requests and data transfer costs.
S3 Storage — $6/TB
One price for storage and chargeable egress. Incoming traffic is free.
Each billing month includes egress up to 3× your average monthly storage;
only traffic above that allowance is charged. The allowance resets monthly
and does not roll over.
100 TB
250 TB
Curious how we compare to other providers? See Full Performance Benchmark →
Works with popular backup software
Any backup tool with S3 support works with Rabata out of the box — no custom plugins, no connectors, no code changes. Connect using your access key, secret key and regional endpoint.
- Veeam — use Rabata as an S3-compatible object storage repository for Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Restic — configure Rabata as a Restic repository using the S3 backend with a single environment variable.
- rclone — use rclone with the S3 provider to sync, backup and archive data to Rabata buckets.
- MinIO — mirror MinIO buckets to Rabata, or use Rabata as a remote backup destination for MinIO.
- Duplicati — 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.
Ready to migrate? Follow the step-by-step migration guide. See full pricing and estimate your cost.
Typical backup architecture
Rabata slots directly into your existing backup workflow as the storage backend — no changes to your backup software or schedule.
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Your servers, VMs, databases and apps
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Backup software — Veeam, Restic, rclone, Duplicati and others
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S3 API — standard protocol, no proprietary SDK
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Rabata object storage — durable, immutable backup storage
Security
Secure backup storage
Rabata includes built-in protections designed for long-term backup retention and disaster recovery workflows.
Immutability & versioning
Object Lock prevents backup objects from being modified or deleted during the retention period, protecting against ransomware and accidental deletion. Versioning keeps prior states recoverable.
Access control
Role-based IAM policies allow precise control over which users, services and applications can access backup buckets.
Private buckets by default
Backup data is stored in private buckets unless explicitly configured otherwise, reducing the risk of unintended public access.
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 can be created in specific regions such as eu-west-2 or us-east-1, so teams control where backup data is stored.
Frequently asked questions about cloud backup storage
Your backup software connects to Rabata over the standard S3 API. During a backup job it uploads data directly to your Rabata bucket; during recovery it retrieves that data the same way. Rabata acts as the storage backend — your existing backup software, schedule and workflow stay unchanged. No agents, no proprietary connectors.
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 — the migration guide covers the steps for each tool.
Yes. Storage is billed at $6/TB per month with no minimum storage duration and no tiering fees for older data. Billing is calculated daily, so you pay only for what you actually store. No minimum fees, no commitments.
$6/TB per month, with egress included up to 3× your average monthly storage each month. No API request fees, no minimum commitment. $20 in starter credit, no credit card required. Full details in the billing documentation.
Any backup tool with S3 support works with Rabata out of the box. 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.
Rabata provides IAM access control for role-based permissions, Object Lock with versioning for immutable storage that prevents backups from being modified or deleted, and private buckets by default to keep backup data inaccessible to unauthorised requests. All API requests are authenticated using AWS Signature Version 4.
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. Restores are covered by your included egress allowance (3× average monthly storage) for typical recovery volumes; only usage above that is billed, at the same $6/TB rate.
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.
