Automatic vs. Custom Backup Comparison

Azure App Service backups protect your web application's data and configuration. There are two main types: automatic backups and custom backups. Automatic backups run hourly without any setup on your part, but they are limited to the app's own files and settings. Custom backups require you to configure them, allowing you to schedule them and optionally include connected databases. The key components saved in a backup are the app content (all your website files), the app configuration (like log settings), and linked databases (such as Azure SQL Database). However, support for backing up linked databases in custom backups will end after March 31, 2028, so you need to plan for other database backup methods.