# BorgBackup vs Veeam Backup & Replication

| Attribute | BorgBackup | Veeam Backup & Replication |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57.6 (60% (medium)) | 53.6 (56% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 83 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 13,837 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"BorgBackup is an open-source backup program that eliminates duplicate data to reduce storage requirements and encrypts everything client-side with authenticated encryption, making it suitable for backing up to untrusted storage destinations. It is indexed under Backup Recovery.","source":"https://www.borgbackup.org","question":"What is BorgBackup?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BorgBackup is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.borgbackup.org","question":"Is BorgBackup free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"BorgBackup supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.borgbackup.org","question":"What platforms does BorgBackup support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. BorgBackup can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.borgbackup.org","question":"Can BorgBackup be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A data protection platform that delivers backup, recovery, and disaster recovery across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. It features immutable backup storage, automated threat detection at restore, policy-driven data residency enforcement, and rapid recovery capabilities with support for diverse workload types including Kubernetes, SaaS, and identity systems. It is indexed under Backup Recovery.","source":"https://www.veeam.com","question":"What is Veeam Backup & Replication?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Veeam Backup & Replication does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Foundation, Advanced and Premium), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.veeam.com","question":"How much does Veeam Backup & Replication cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Veeam Backup & Replication can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.veeam.com","question":"Can Veeam Backup & Replication be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA for Veeam Backup & Replication. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Veeam Backup & Replication not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.veeam.com/products/veeam-data-platform/data-sovereignty-governance-risk-compliance-grc.html?ad=menu-solutions-use-cases","question":"What security certifications does Veeam Backup & Replication have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source backup utility that reduces storage through content-based deduplication while providing strong encryption and compression for secure, efficient data protection. | Veeam provides backup, recovery, and security capabilities for cloud, on-premises, Kubernetes, and SaaS workloads. It includes data classification and governance features to manage sensitive information, along with rapid recovery capabilities and protection against malware. |
| features.capabilities | `{"backup_method":"agent","licensing_model":"open-source","deployment_model":"on-prem","granular_item_recovery":true,"deduplication_compression":true}` | `{"instant_recovery":true,"immutable_storage":true,"kubernetes_backup":true,"multi_cloud_support":true,"ransomware_anomaly_detection":true}` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://www.borgbackup.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T22:31:00.066Z"}` | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Foundation","description":"Backup and recovery for every workload","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","description":"Proactive monitoring, analytics, and threat insights","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","description":"Orchestrated recovery, full cyber resilience","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Three enterprise-grade editions; pricing available by quote","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.veeam.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:09:46.124Z","freeTrialDays":30}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | quote |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| release.cadence_days | 25 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b25","date":"2026-09-27T22:59:22Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b25"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b24","date":"2026-09-02T21:34:18Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b24"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b23","date":"2026-08-23T14:52:45Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b23"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b22","date":"2026-07-22T12:43:24Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b22"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.4.5","date":"2026-07-18T22:36:16Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.4.4","date":"2026-03-19T08:18:05Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b21","date":"2026-03-15T18:49:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b21"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b20","date":"2025-12-24T01:22:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b20"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.4.3","date":"2025-12-02T07:43:18Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.4.2","date":"2025-10-31T18:39:02Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.2.9","date":"2025-08-05T01:22:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b19","date":"2025-08-02T12:36:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b19"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b18","date":"2025-06-19T12:09:51Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b18"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b17","date":"2025-05-23T04:38:59Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b17"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b16","date":"2025-05-06T12:24:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b16"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b15","date":"2025-04-22T11:46:55Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b15"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/1.4.1","date":"2025-04-18T20:03:23Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b14","date":"2024-11-17T00:19:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b14"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b13","date":"2024-10-31T22:53:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b13"},{"url":"https://github.com/borgbackup/borg/releases/tag/2.0.0b12","date":"2024-10-03T10:47:16Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.0.0b12"}]` | - |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.6 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=borgbackup&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Backup Recovery)

| Capability | BorgBackup | Veeam Backup & Replication |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Backup method | Agent | - |
| Immutable storage | - | ✓ |
| Air gapped copy | - | - |
| Dr orchestration failover | - | - |
| Instant recovery | - | ✓ |
| Ransomware anomaly detection | - | ✓ |
| Granular item recovery | ✓ | - |
| Kubernetes backup | - | ✓ |
| Multi cloud support | - | ✓ |
| Deployment model | On prem | - |
| Multi tenant msp | - | - |
| Deduplication compression | ✓ | - |
| Licensing model | Open source | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:49:34.726Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*