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K8up vs Velero
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| Fact | K8up | Velero |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 1k | 10k |
| Latest | k8up-4.10.0 | v1.18.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-17 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 50+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
K8up replaces Velero. Alternatives to Velero →
Full replacementBacks up Kubernetes volumes and application data to S3 with restic on a schedule.
K8up
- k8up-4.10.02026-07-17This release contains _only_ Helm chart changes
- v2.16.02026-07-1714 changes since v2.15.0
- k8up-4.9.02026-03-25This release contains _only_ Helm chart changes
- v2.15.02026-03-253 changes since v2.14.0
- k8up-4.8.72026-03-20This release contains _only_ Helm chart changes
Velero
- v1.18.42026-09-28velero/velero:v1.18.4
- v1.18.4-rc.12026-09-24velero/velero:v1.18.4-rc.1pre-release
- v1.18.32026-09-21velero/velero:v1.18.3
- v1.18.3-rc.22026-09-08velero/velero:v1.18.3-rc.2pre-release
- v1.18.3-rc.12026-08-31velero/velero:v1.18.3-rc.1pre-release
K8up
✓ signed The latest release, k8up-4.10.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Velero
✓ signed The latest release, v1.18.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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