Proxmox Backup Server
Open-source platform for backup and restore of VMs, containers, and files. Incremental backups, deduplication, and compression in a high-performance environment, with native integration in Proxmox VE.
With HostedNode you get PBS as a managed service in our datacenter in Santiago, Chile: unlimited traffic, namespaces for multiple clusters, and billing based on the space you use.
Proxmox Backup Server — PBS
$5.000
CLP / monthly +VAT
- Base storage500 GB
- TrafficUnlimited
- Proxmox serversUnlimited
- Namespace supportYes
- Backup parityQuadruple
- DeduplicationYes
- DatacenterChile
$15+VAT per additional GB beyond the 500 GB included
The Proxmox backup platform
Proxmox Backup Server is a standalone solution to back up data efficiently, restore it in seconds, and reduce hours of administration thanks to simplified management.
Open source
Free software under the GNU AGPLv3 license. You can inspect the code, trust the solution, and contribute to the project.
High performance
Stack written in Rust: speed, memory efficiency, and compile-time safety, without a garbage collector.
Incremental and deduplication
Only changes between backups are sent. Deduplication reduces physical space and network impact.
ZSTD compression
High-speed Zstandard compression with a strong ratio: several gigabytes per second without sacrificing efficiency.
Encryption and integrity
AES-256-GCM encryption on the client, SHA-256 checksums, and periodic verification to detect data corruption.
Fast restore
Agile recovery of VMs, containers, individual files, or directories from the snapshot catalog.
Architecture and data protection
Client-server separation, encryption before data reaches the datastore, and tools to defend against ransomware.
Client-server model
Multiple independent hosts can use the same backup server. The client encrypts data before sending it to the datastore.
Remote synchronization
Synchronize datastores to other locations for redundancy. Only changes since the last synchronization are transferred.
Access control
Granular roles, groups, and permissions. Authentication via PAM, OpenID Connect, or the PBS authentication server.
Ransomware protection: granular access control, backup integrity verification, remote synchronization, and tape copies for a defense-in-depth strategy.
Integration with Proxmox VE
Add PBS storage on your Proxmox VE node and run backups just like any other storage destination.
- Native integration with Proxmox VE: VM and container backups like any other storage.
- Dirty bitmap support in QEMU for efficient incremental backups.
- Restore individual files from a VM or container backup.
- Live-restore: start a VM while the restore is still in progress.
- Security via certificate fingerprint when adding PBS storage.
Centralized management
Web interface, CLI, and REST API to manage datastores, tasks, users, and restores without a dedicated administrator.
Web interface
Dashboard, datastores, file restore, task monitoring, and integrated HTML5 console.
CLI
Command line with autocompletion and man documentation for advanced tasks and automation.
REST API
Formal API with JSON Schema to integrate third-party management tools quickly.
Our PBS service in Chile
Our own infrastructure in Santiago with ZFS, NVMe acceleration, and 40 Gbps uplink for your Proxmox backups.
- Servers located in Santiago, Chile.
- Unlimited traffic.
- ZFS-based data protection structure.
- NVMe-based write acceleration.
- Usable as a service: you only pay for what you use.
- A single account can be used on multiple Proxmox servers or clusters.
- Retention controlled from your Proxmox server or cluster.
- Compression and deduplication.
Order Proxmox Backup Server
Activate your PBS datastore in minutes. You will receive the connection details to configure it as storage in Proxmox VE.
Frequently asked questions
We answer common questions about our Proxmox Backup Server service.
Where are the servers located?
In Santiago, Chile.
How much does it cost?
There is a minimum monthly fee of $5,000+VAT that includes 500 GB of space; after 500 GB, additional space is billed at $15+VAT per GB.
What is the uplink capacity?
40 Gbps.
Is there a data-transfer limit?
No, data transfer is unlimited, both upload and download.
Are there any extra charges?
No, the only charge is based on space usage.
How many servers can I use with my account?
As many as you need; you can request namespaces as required.
Can I only back up servers located in Chile?
No, you can back up Proxmox servers in any location, whether in Chile or not.
Which Proxmox Backup Server version do you use?
We always stay on the latest stable version.
How do I use the service?
You will receive your connection details after contracting the service and you configure it directly in Proxmox as a PBS storage.
How long does service activation take?
If payment is via Getnet, Transbank, or PayPal, it is validated automatically and the service is activated within about 10 minutes.
What payment methods do you accept?
Chile residents: bank transfer with Banco Santander and Banco Itaú (within 24 business hours) and debit or credit cards via Getnet, Transbank Webpay, and PayPal (immediate). International payments: PayPal and Getnet (immediate); the amount in Chilean pesos is converted automatically to US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the time of payment.