Recommended Backup & Migration plugins for multilingual sites
Backup and Migration plugins give you peace of mind by backing up your database and make it easy to move into a new web host or between staging and production sites. Learn more about our recommended plugins for this category in the table below and compare their features – some of which may only be available in pro or premium versions.
Recommended Backup & Migration plugins
BlogVault Recommended
UpdraftPlus – Backup/Restore Recommended
Duplicator Recommended
All-in-One WP Migration Recommended
Compare the recommended plugins
| BlogVault | UpdraftPlus – Backup/Restore | Duplicator | All-in-One WP Migration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| About | BlogVault offers incremental backups, integrated free staging, and one-click site migration all in one package. Free offsite storage and a 90-day archive ensures you can recover from any mistake. | UpdraftPlus allows you to back up your WordPress files, databases, plugins, and themes and restore them directly from the WordPress admin. | Duplicator is a simple plugin that allows you to migrate, copy, move, or clone a site with zero downtime. You can also choose from many different storage options, including local, cloud, remote FTP, Google Drive, or Dropbox. | All-in-One WP Migration is a free plugin that allows you to export your site’s content, media, plugins, and theme to a file in one-click. You can then upload it to a new site or use it as a backup by importing it via FTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more. |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium | Freemium | Free |
| Plugin price | $149-499 | £0-399 | $0-359 | |
| Date tested | July 21, 2025 | February 4, 2026 | March 15, 2026 | April 9, 2026 |
| Save to cloud or local storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Migrate without website interruptions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Backup and restore your site | No | No | No | No |
| Setup staging environment | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Schedule automatic backups | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| More about BlogVault | More about UpdraftPlus - Backup/Restore | More about Duplicator | More about All-in-One WP Migration |
We only recommend plugins that show an ongoing commitment to WPML compatibility. The authors of the plugins featured in the table above work closely with the WPML team on a regular basis to ensure you can build a reliable, multilingual site.
All WPML-compatible Backup & Migration plugins
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| Plugin name | Plugin house | Last tested date | Compatibility status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlogVault Recommended | BlogVault | July 21, 2025 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| UpdraftPlus – Backup/Restore Recommended | UpdraftPlus | February 4, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Duplicator Recommended | SnapCreek | March 15, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| All-in-One WP Migration Recommended | ServMask | April 9, 2026 | Recommended plugin and compatible with WPML |
| Better Search Replace | Delicious Brains | February 10, 2025 | Compatible with WPML |
| WPvivid Backup Plugin | WPvivid Team | March 27, 2025 | Compatible with WPML |
| WP Migrate DB | Delicious Brains | February 3, 2026 | Compatible with WPML |
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