Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection vs Azure Backup for AKS

Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection9.0Visit Azure Backup for AKS8.5Visit

Higher score Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection #3 in Kubernetes Backup Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Commvault

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Azure Backup for AKS #6 in Kubernetes Backup Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

• Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection fits best

  Heterogeneous enterprises with Kubernetes workloads

• Azure Backup for AKS fits best

  Azure-native AKS protection

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Side by side

Feature	Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Azure Backup for AKS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Kubernetes Backup Software	#6 in Kubernetes Backup Software
Best for	Heterogeneous enterprises with Kubernetes workloads	Azure-native AKS protection
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection 3/3 · Azure Backup for AKS 3/3
Persistent volume backup	✓	✓
Cross-cluster restore	✓	✓
Immutable backups	✓	✓
Specs
Application consistency	Both	Both
Backup frequency	Scheduled	Scheduled
Retention options	Custom	Custom
Our review
Pros	Protects applications, clusters, configurations, VMs, and persistent storage Supports point-in-time restore and cross-cluster application migration Includes encryption, RBAC, SSO, SAML, and anomaly detection	Backs up cluster resources, namespaces, and supported persistent volumes Supports alternate-cluster and cross-region restore workflows Offers filtering, application hooks, and immutable backup vaults
Cons	There is no free plan etcd and SSL certificate recovery applies only to eligible environments The published plan structure presents one Kubernetes Backup plan	Paid service with no free plan Protected-instance and storage charges are billed separately Focused on AKS rather than broader Kubernetes environments
Our verdict	Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection is designed for enterprises protecting Kubernetes applications, clusters, configurations, virtual machines, and persistent storage across cloud and on-premises environments. It fits organizations with… Read the review →	Azure Backup for AKS is a managed service for protecting Azure Kubernetes Service clusters, including Kubernetes resources, namespaces, and supported persistent volumes. It is designed for administrators managing AKS through Azure Backup… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection — where it wins

  • Protects applications, clusters, configurations, VMs, and persistent storage
  • Supports point-in-time restore and cross-cluster application migration
  • Includes encryption, RBAC, SSO, SAML, and anomaly detection

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • etcd and SSL certificate recovery applies only to eligible environments
  • The published plan structure presents one Kubernetes Backup plan

• Azure Backup for AKS — where it wins

  • Backs up cluster resources, namespaces, and supported persistent volumes
  • Supports alternate-cluster and cross-region restore workflows
  • Offers filtering, application hooks, and immutable backup vaults

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid service with no free plan
  • Protected-instance and storage charges are billed separately
  • Focused on AKS rather than broader Kubernetes environments

• Commvault Kubernetes Data Protection9.0/10 · Paid

  Broad Kubernetes protection for enterprises managing varied clusters and storage environments.

  Visit CommvaultFull verdict →
• Azure Backup for AKS8.5/10 · Paid

  A focused AKS backup service with flexible recovery and Azure-native controls.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →