# Velero

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/velero
- **Category:** Backup Recovery
- **Homepage:** https://velero.io
- **Also known as:** velero
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-14T21:37:16.427Z

## vioscaleAI score

**55.6 / 100**, confidence 58% (medium). Computed 2026-10-14.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 57.8 | 0.063 | 3.6 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 75.7 | 0.026 | 2 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 63.1 | 0.094 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 93.3 | 0.052 | 4.9 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.115 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 69 | 0.042 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-20, [verify at source](https://velero.io). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

A community-driven platform that provides backup, disaster recovery, and cluster migration capabilities for Kubernetes resources and persistent volumes, deployable on cloud infrastructure or on-premises.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS, On-premise, Self-hosted

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Backup Recovery. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| Backup method | Hybrid |
| Immutable storage | - |
| Air gapped copy | - |
| Dr orchestration failover | - |
| Instant recovery | - |
| Ransomware anomaly detection | - |
| Granular item recovery | ✓ |
| Kubernetes backup | ✓ |
| Multi cloud support | - |
| Deployment model | - |
| Multi tenant msp | - |
| Deduplication compression | ✓ |
| Licensing model | - |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v1.18.4](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.4) | 2026-09-28 | stable |
| [v1.18.4-rc.1](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.4-rc.1) | 2026-09-24 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.3](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.3) | 2026-09-21 | stable |
| [v1.18.3-rc.2](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.3-rc.2) | 2026-09-08 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.3-rc.1](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.3-rc.1) | 2026-08-31 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.2](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.2) | 2026-06-26 | stable |
| [v1.18.2-rc.2](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.2-rc.2) | 2026-06-24 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.2-rc.1](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.2-rc.1) | 2026-06-18 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.1](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.1) | 2026-05-19 | stable |
| [v1.18.1-rc.2](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.1-rc.2) | 2026-05-15 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.1-rc.1](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.1-rc.1) | 2026-04-27 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.0](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.0) | 2026-03-06 | stable |
| [v1.18.0-rc.2](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.0-rc.2) | 2026-03-03 | prerelease |
| [v1.18.0-rc.1](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.18.0-rc.1) | 2026-02-13 | prerelease |
| [v1.17.2](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases/tag/v1.17.2) | 2026-01-16 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fvelero-io%2Fvelero&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is Velero?

A community-driven platform that provides backup, disaster recovery, and cluster migration capabilities for Kubernetes resources and persistent volumes, deployable on cloud infrastructure or on-premises. It is indexed under Backup Recovery.

_Source: [https://velero.io](https://velero.io)._

### Is Velero free to use?

Velero 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://velero.io](https://velero.io)._

### What platforms does Velero support?

Velero supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

_Source: [https://velero.io](https://velero.io)._

### Can Velero be self-hosted?

Yes. Velero can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

_Source: [https://velero.io](https://velero.io)._

### Is Velero open source?

Yes. Velero 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/velero-io/velero](https://github.com/velero-io/velero)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | [link](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/pulse) | 2026-10-14 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 10,338 | [link](https://github.com/velero-io/velero) | 2026-10-14 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fvelero-io%2Fvelero) | 2026-10-14 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Go | [link](https://github.com/velero-io/velero) | 2026-10-14 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/velero-io/velero) | 2026-10-14 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 12 | [link](https://github.com/velero-io/velero/releases) | 2026-10-14 | 70% (medium) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://velero.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://velero.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://velero.io) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fvelero-io%2Fvelero&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fvelero-io%2Fvelero&per_page=100) | 2026-10-14 | 90% (high) |
| security.scorecard | 6.9 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/velero-io/velero) | 2026-10-14 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A community-driven platform that provides backup, disaster recovery, and cluster migration capabilities for Kubernetes resources and persistent volumes, deployable on cloud infrastructure or on-premises. It is indexed under Backup Recovery.","source":"https://velero.io","question":"What is Velero?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Velero 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://velero.io","question":"Is Velero free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Velero supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://velero.io","question":"What platforms does Velero support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Velero can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://velero.io","question":"Can Velero be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Velero 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/velero-io/velero","question":"Is Velero open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://velero.io) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) |

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