Akeeba
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What is Akeeba
Akeeba is a backup and restoration product line primarily used to create full-site backups and support disaster recovery for Joomla-based websites. It targets site administrators, agencies, and hosting users who need scheduled backups, off-site storage options, and a repeatable restore process. The product is commonly deployed at the application level (site files and database) rather than as an image-based server backup tool.
Joomla-focused backup and restore
The product is designed around Joomla site structure and typically backs up both the database and site files in a single workflow. It includes a restoration utility that supports rebuilding a site from a backup archive. This focus can reduce configuration effort compared with general-purpose backup tools when the primary asset is a Joomla site.
Flexible storage and scheduling
Akeeba supports automated backups and can be configured to run on schedules appropriate for website operations. It also supports sending backups to external storage destinations (depending on edition and configuration), which helps with off-host retention. This aligns with common operational needs for web properties that require frequent, lightweight backups.
Portable backup archive format
Backups are produced as portable archives intended to be moved between environments (for example, from a production host to a staging host). This can support site migration and recovery scenarios without requiring the same underlying server backup stack. For teams managing multiple sites, a consistent archive-and-restore approach can simplify runbooks.
Not full server image backup
Akeeba primarily protects the web application (site files and database) rather than capturing full machine images, hypervisor snapshots, or broad workload coverage. Organizations needing bare-metal recovery, VM-level recovery, or enterprise-wide policy management may require additional tooling. This can limit suitability for infrastructure-centric backup strategies.
Best fit limited to Joomla
The strongest integration and workflows are oriented to Joomla, so teams running mixed stacks (multiple CMS platforms, databases, and application servers) may not be able to standardize on Akeeba alone. It is less applicable for backing up non-web workloads such as file servers, endpoints, or large database estates. This can increase tool sprawl in heterogeneous environments.
Operational controls vary by hosting
Automated execution and retention practices can depend on the hosting environment (cron access, filesystem permissions, storage quotas, and PHP limits). In constrained shared hosting, backup size and runtime limits can affect reliability and require tuning. Centralized monitoring and reporting are generally less comprehensive than in enterprise backup platforms.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Akeeba Backup Professional (Joomla) | €50.00 per year | 1 year of downloads & support; Unlimited sites/domains license; includes access to UNiTE & Kickstart Professional; renewal pricing: €30.00 (single-product renewal) or €22.50 when purchased as part of a bundle renewal. cite |
| Akeeba Backup Professional (WordPress) | €50.00 per year | 1 year of downloads & support; Unlimited sites/domains license; includes access to UNiTE & Kickstart Professional; check compatibility before subscribing. cite |
| Akeeba Solo (Standalone) Professional | €50.00 per year | Standalone PHP application; 1 year of downloads & support; Unlimited sites/domains license; includes UNiTE & Kickstart Professional. cite |
| Essentials for Joomla! (bundle) | €75.00 per year | Bundle includes Akeeba Backup Pro + Admin Tools Pro; 1 year downloads & support; Unlimited sites/domains; bundle renewal price shown as €45.00 for the bundle. cite |
| Joomla Deluxe (bundle) | €100.00 per year | Bundle includes Akeeba Backup Pro + Admin Tools Pro + Akeeba Ticket System; 1 year downloads & support; renewal €67.50 when renewing whole bundle. cite |
| WordPress Bundle | €75.00 per year | Bundle includes Akeeba Backup for WordPress + Admin Tools for WordPress; 1 year downloads & support; bundle renewal €45.00. cite |
Seller details
Akeeba Ltd
Nicosia, Cyprus
2006
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https://www.akeeba.com/
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