# restic vs Veeam Backup & Replication

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Veeam Backup & Replication

| Attribute | restic | Veeam Backup & Replication |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 41.8 (78% (high)) | 53.6 (56% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 19 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 2 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 36,570 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Free and open source backup program supporting Linux, macOS, Windows and other systems, with ability to store backups to multiple backends including self-hosted and cloud services. It is indexed under Backup Recovery.","source":"https://restic.net","question":"What is restic?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"restic is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the BSD-2-Clause licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://restic.net","question":"Is restic free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"restic 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://restic.net","question":"What platforms does restic support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. restic can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://restic.net","question":"Can restic be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for restic, including Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage and SFTP. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://restic.net","question":"What does restic integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. restic is published under the BSD-2-Clause 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/restic/restic","question":"Is restic 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 | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A command-line backup utility that emphasizes speed, security, and efficient storage through data deduplication and encryption, with support for Linux, macOS, Windows, and various storage backends including cloud services. | 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 | 2 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Cloud Storage"},{"name":"Microsoft Azure Blob Storage"},{"name":"SFTP"}]` | - |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | BSD-2-Clause | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://restic.net","retrievedAt":"2026-09-13T19:35:47.295Z"}` | `{"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 | 77 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.19.1","date":"2026-07-05T08:13:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.19.0","date":"2026-06-09T17:06:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.18.1","date":"2025-09-21T18:24:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.18.0","date":"2025-03-27T19:34:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.17.3","date":"2024-11-08T19:52:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.17.2","date":"2024-10-27T15:55:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.17.1","date":"2024-09-05T19:41:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.17.0","date":"2024-07-26T09:45:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.16.5","date":"2024-07-01T19:42:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.16.4","date":"2024-02-04T19:18:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.16.3","date":"2024-01-14T19:36:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.16.2","date":"2023-10-29T19:05:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.16.1","date":"2023-10-24T18:20:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.16.0","date":"2023-07-31T18:39:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.15.2","date":"2023-04-24T18:40:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.15.1","date":"2023-01-30T20:10:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.15.0","date":"2023-01-12T20:08:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.14.0","date":"2022-08-25T18:14:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.13.1","date":"2022-04-10T09:34:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/restic/restic/releases/tag/v0.13.0","date":"2022-03-26T19:37:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.0"}]` | - |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 7.3 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Frestic%2Frestic&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Backup Recovery)

| Capability | restic | 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 2026-10-16T00:43:54.109Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*