# Kopia vs Veeam Backup & Replication

| Attribute | Kopia | Veeam Backup & Replication |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.6 (79% (high)) | 53.6 (56% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 34 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 39 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 14,342 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Open-source backup software that creates encrypted, deduplicated backups to your choice of cloud storage providers. Offers both a graphical interface and command-line tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It is indexed under Backup Recovery.","source":"https://kopia.io","question":"What is Kopia?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kopia is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://kopia.io","question":"Is Kopia free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kopia 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://kopia.io","question":"What platforms does Kopia support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kopia can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://kopia.io","question":"Can Kopia be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Kopia, including Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, Pushover and Webhook. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://kopia.io","question":"What does Kopia integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kopia is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia","question":"Is Kopia open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"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,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A file-level backup tool that encrypts data on your machine before storing it to cloud, network, or local storage of your choice, with support for multiple storage destinations and efficient data deduplication | 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 | `{"licensing_model":"open-source","deployment_model":"on-prem","multi_cloud_support":true,"granular_item_recovery":true,"deduplication_compression":true}` | `{"instant_recovery":true,"immutable_storage":true,"kubernetes_backup":true,"multi_cloud_support":true,"ransomware_anomaly_detection":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Azure Blob Storage"},{"name":"Google Cloud Storage"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Pushover"},{"name":"Webhook"},{"name":"S3","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Rclone","native":false,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"}]` | - |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://kopia.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:35:02.044Z"}` | `{"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 | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 21 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.23.1","date":"2026-06-16T01:27:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.23.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.23.0","date":"2026-05-12T00:08:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.23.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.22.3","date":"2025-12-02T06:37:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.22.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.22.2","date":"2025-11-26T07:29:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.22.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.22.1","date":"2025-11-25T04:45:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.22.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.22.0","date":"2025-11-18T00:28:26Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.22.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.21.1","date":"2025-07-22T01:40:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.21.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.21.0","date":"2025-07-20T00:30:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.20.1","date":"2025-05-26T00:07:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.20.0","date":"2025-05-20T18:50:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.19.0","date":"2025-01-24T01:49:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.18.2","date":"2024-11-21T00:13:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.18.1","date":"2024-11-17T18:59:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.18.0","date":"2024-11-16T23:39:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.17.0","date":"2024-04-16T03:46:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.16.1","date":"2024-03-26T03:32:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.16.0","date":"2024-03-23T16:59:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.15.0","date":"2023-10-22T03:20:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.14.1","date":"2023-09-18T00:07:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/kopia/kopia/releases/tag/v0.14.0","date":"2023-09-16T18:51:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.0"}]` | - |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.4 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fkopia%2Fkopia&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Backup Recovery)

| Capability | Kopia | Veeam Backup & Replication |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Backup method | - | - |
| 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 2026-10-16T09:28:15.766Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*