• I am using IDERA SQLSafe and have found it to be a great tool to use for compressed backups. It runs rather quickly. I have not been using the free version. I have used Lightspeed and have found it to be good as well. I am using the IDERA version because I also use IDERA's virtual database software which is awesome. It restores their backup very very fast. I tested Redgate and found it to take at least twice as long as IDERA. The only issue I have with IDERA is their tech support leaves a lot to be desired, but I've seen worse.