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K8up vs Kanister

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K8upKanister
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars1k888
Latestk8up-4.10.00.119.0
Last push2026-10-152026-10-16
Release cadenceabout 3 days between releasesabout 72 days between releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Velero. Alternatives to Velero →

    Full replacementK8upBacks up Kubernetes volumes and application data to S3 with restic on a schedule.

    PartialKanisterRuns application-aware backup and restore workflows from blueprints; data movement is up to the blueprint.