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Best Kubernetes Backup Software in 2026

Kubernetes backup software can support protection and recovery for application data and persistent volumes. Compared on application consistency, persistent volume backup, backup frequency, and retention options, these entries also show cross-cluster restore and immutable backups. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Google Kubernetes Engine, KubeSphere Backup, and Plakar are among the options. Consider the clusters and workloads you need to protect, how often backups should run, and what recovery paths matter if data must be restored across clusters. Retention details can help you assess how each option aligns with your recovery requirements.

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Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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Plakar
by Plakar
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

Choose Plakar if you need computer backup across Linux, macOS, or Windows and value file restores, ransomware protection, or self-hosted deployment.

8.8 Free plan Visit site
2

Afi Kubernetes Backup

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Afi Kubernetes Backup covers application data and cluster configuration, with search, cross-cluster recovery, and multiple deployment and storage options.

7.6 From $140/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
3

CloudCasa

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

CloudCasa combines Kubernetes backup with cross-environment recovery and self-hosted deployment options.

7.4 From $69/mo (annual) · 60-day trial Visit site
4

Bnkr

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Bnkr combines file and database backups with restore, notifications, and migration. Its stated scope is valuable data inside Kubernetes, so it is not presented as a whole-cluster backup solution.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
5

KubeStash

Free plan APISelf-hosted

KubeStash offers a broad set of Kubernetes backup targets and recovery choices. Check product-specific plan terms and support coverage to see whether they fit your deployment.

7.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
6

Storware Backup & Recovery

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Storware Backup & Recovery combines backup, recovery and automation for a broad set of workloads, with security controls listed for hybrid deployment.

7.0 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
7

Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

7.0 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
8

Velero

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

Velero provides Kubernetes-focused backup, restore, and migration capabilities with extensible storage plugins.

7.0 Open source Visit site
9

K8up

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted

Choose K8up if your environment meets its Kubernetes requirements and you want a free operator for scheduled and on-demand backups, archival, and restores.

6.9 Open source Visit site
10

KubeSphere Backup

Free plan Web

KubeSphere Backup offers cross-cluster protection with support for stateful workloads and a console-based workflow.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $65/mo Visit site
11

Vinchin Backup & Recovery
by Vinchin Backup & Recovery
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

6.9 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
12

Rancher Backup and Restore Operator

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

The operator is a free option for Rancher application recovery, with scheduled backups and documented storage choices.

6.8 Open source Visit site
13

Stash

Free plan APISelf-hosted

6.8 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
14

Bacula Enterprise

Free trial AndroidAPILinux+4

Bacula Enterprise covers a broad range of workloads and includes administration, support and updates in subscriptions.

6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
15

VolSync

Free plan Self-hosted

Choose VolSync if you need a free Kubernetes operator for asynchronous volume replication or persistent-volume backups.

6.5 Open source Visit site
16

HYCU R-Cloud

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Choose HYCU R-Cloud if your organization needs backup and recovery across SaaS, cloud, and on-premises workloads, with item-level restores and disaster recovery options.

6.3 14-day trial Visit site
17

Alibaba Cloud ACK Backup Center

Free plan Web

6.1 Free plan Visit site
18

Cohesity Kubernetes Backup and Recovery

Free trial Self-hostedWeb

Consider Cohesity Kubernetes Backup and Recovery if you need policy-based Kubernetes backups with cross-cluster recovery and support for on-premises and public-cloud destinations.

6.1 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
19

Commvault Cloud Kubernetes Backup

Free trial Self-hostedWeb

Choose Commvault Cloud Kubernetes Backup if you need Kubernetes protection across hybrid or multicloud environments with application-level recovery options.

6.1 30-day trial Visit site
20

N2WS Backup & Recovery

Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

N2WS combines multi-cloud backup with recovery drills and cross-cloud recovery options. Review the plan limits and trial to see whether its account and instance allowances fit your environment.

6.0 From $249/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
21

Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

OpenShift Pipelines is designed for CI/CD workflows within OpenShift, with Tekton-based definitions and console management.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
22

AWS Backup for Amazon EKS

Paid APIWeb

AWS Backup for Amazon EKS offers several recovery scopes, copy options, and security controls for supported EKS data.

5.7 Visit site
23

Retour

Paid Self-hostedWeb

Choose Retour if you need Kubernetes-focused backup and disaster recovery for manifests and persistent volumes, particularly with scheduled restore drills or cross-cluster migration.

5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
24

Azure Backup for AKS

Paid Web

Azure Backup for AKS provides several recovery controls, including immutable storage and cross-cluster restore. Review namespace selection and separate storage billing when estimating the service.

4.8 Visit site
25

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager

Paid LinuxWeb

4.6 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site

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