Schedule at create
Enable a backup schedule (e.g. weekly) while you deploy the instance, no external tools.
What you get
Full + incremental
The platform mixes full and incremental points to save time and space. You see which is which in the list.
Restore points with timestamps
Each backup shows name, source instance, size, type, and availability status.
Predictable cost
Priced as a percentage of the instance and disks, known before you turn it on.
Restore when you need it
Recover from accidental deletes, bad deploys, or failure without rebuilding from scratch.
Backup vs Snapshots
| Backup | Snapshots | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Automatic, on a schedule | On demand, when you choose |
| Best for | Day-to-day protection | Pre-upgrade / pre-deploy checkpoints |
| Retention | Managed by the schedule | You keep until you delete |
From config to live
Enable on the instance
Toggle backup schedule at create, or add it later.
Platform runs the jobs
Full and incremental backups land on the schedule.
Restore from the list
Pick a point and recover files, apps, and system state.
Backup pricing
A flat fee per backup schedule, plus the volume the backup stores. No percentage of the instance bill.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Backup schedule | $2.00/mo |
| Backup stored | $0.03/GB·mo |
The size billed is the storage attached to the instance you protect.
Prices from the Optidata console catalog · Miami, US (US1) · USD · updated Jul 30, 2026.
Priced by schedule and size
Backup costs a flat monthly fee per schedule plus a per-GB rate on what it stores. The size billed is the storage attached to the instance you protect, so the number moves with your disks, not with your instance plan.
Short answers
Are backups full or incremental?
The first point is full; later points can be incremental. The console shows which is which.
Can I control when they run?
Yes. Choose the schedule when you enable backup on the instance.
How is this different from Snapshots?
Backups are automatic and scheduled. Snapshots are manual point-in-time images you trigger before a risky change.