Backup · head to head
Duplicacy vs Velero
Velero
Backup
Open source backup and migration for Kubernetes cluster resources
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Duplicacy web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page; Velero there is no vendor support contract from the project itself, so a failed restore during an outage is resolved by your team reading source code and GitHub issues.
- They diverge on capability: Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Velero covers Cluster resource backup.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Duplicacy and Velero actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Backup).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Duplicacy
- Lock-free deduplication
- Client-side encryption
- Multiple computers
- Erasure coding
- Variable-size chunking
- RSA encryption
- AWS S3
- Azure
Only in Velero
- Cluster resource backup
- Volume snapshots
- File-level backup
- Cross-cluster restore
- Backup hooks
- Scheduled backups
- Object storage targets
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Duplicacy
- Client-side encrypted cloud backupsnot Velero
- Lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storagenot Velero
- Multi-destination backup supportnot Velero
Velero
- A platform team needing namespace-level restore after an accidental deletion, with no budget for a backup productnot Duplicacy
- Migrating workloads between Kubernetes clusters or between cloud providers using backup and restorenot Duplicacy
- Capturing cluster configuration before a risky upgrade so the previous state can be reinstatednot Duplicacy
- An organisation proving a Kubernetes recovery capability to an auditor before deciding whether to buy a commercial productnot Duplicacy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Duplicacy
- Web GUI pricing tier not specified on product page
Velero
- There is no vendor support contract from the project itself, so a failed restore during an outage is resolved by your team reading source code and GitHub issues.
- Application consistency depends on backup hooks you write and maintain, and a database backed up without a correct hook restores to a state that may not be usable.
- Restore ordering across dependent resources such as custom resource definitions and operators needs manual attention, and complex applications frequently need a documented runbook rather than a single restore command.
- Corporate engineering investment became uncertain after Broadcom acquired VMware, which is a real consideration for anyone building a long retention policy on the project.
- Object storage egress charges apply on restore and are billed by your cloud provider, so a full cluster recovery from another region carries a cost discovered during the incident rather than during planning.
Pricing, plan by plan
Duplicacy
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Duplicacy review.
Velero
Free- VeleroFree
- Apache 2.0 licensed
- No cluster or capacity limits
- Community support via Kubernetes Slack and GitHub
Which should you pick?
Choose Duplicacy if
- You need lock-free deduplication.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on macOS, Linux, Windows.
- You also want client-side encryption.
Choose Velero if
- You need cluster resource backup.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux.
- You also want volume snapshots.
Questions people ask
- Is Duplicacy or Velero better?
- Neither clearly leads. Duplicacy starts at Free and Velero at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Duplicacy or Velero?
- Duplicacy starts at Free and Velero at Free.
- Does Duplicacy or Velero run on more platforms?
- Duplicacy runs on macOS, Linux, Windows. Velero runs on Linux.
- Can I use Duplicacy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Duplicacy best used for?
- Duplicacy is most often used for client-side encrypted cloud backups, lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storage, multi-destination backup support. Of those, client-side encrypted cloud backups and lock-free deduplication for efficient backup storage are not what Velero is typically brought in for.
- What can Duplicacy do that Velero cannot?
- Duplicacy covers Lock-free deduplication, Client-side encryption, Multiple computers, Erasure coding. Velero covers Cluster resource backup, Volume snapshots, File-level backup, Cross-cluster restore.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Duplicacy: What is the cost of the Duplicacy command line version for commercial use?
The commercial license for Duplicacy's command line version costs $50 per machine per year. The CLI version is free for individual users.
SourceVelero: Can we buy support for Velero?
Not from the project. Several commercial Kubernetes backup products package or extend it and sell support, which is the practical route to an accountable vendor.
Duplicacy: Is pricing available for the Duplicacy Web GUI edition?
No pricing information is provided for the Web Edition (GUI) on the Duplicacy website. You would need to contact [email protected] for Web Edition pricing details.
SourceVelero: Does it back up persistent volume data?
Yes, through cloud or Container Storage Interface snapshots, or through file-level upload where snapshots are not available.
Duplicacy: Are volume discounts available for IT service providers?
Yes, volume discounts are available for IT service providers and resellers. Contact [email protected] to discuss volume pricing options.
SourceVelero: What does it cost?
Nothing to licence. You pay for object storage capacity and for egress on restore, both billed by your cloud provider.
Duplicacy: What backup modes and features are included in the free version?
The free version includes file, disk, partition, and system backup with full, incremental, and differential backup modes. It also offers scheduled backups, encryption, and emergency disk creation.
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