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Head-to-head · Container Backup Software

Trilio for Kubernetes vs Velero

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Trilio for Kubernetes #6 in Container Backup Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Trilio
Velero #8 in Container Backup Software 8.7/10 Open source ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Velero

Trilio for Kubernetes leads on 0 checks, Velero on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTrilio for Kubernetes · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresTrilio for Kubernetes · 4 of 4

Trilio for Kubernetes scores higher on our rubric for container backup software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Trilio for Kubernetes is the better fit for hybrid Kubernetes platforms. Velero is the better fit for flexible open-source Kubernetes backup.

  • Trilio for Kubernetes fits best

    Hybrid Kubernetes platforms

  • Velero fits best

    Flexible open-source Kubernetes backup

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Side by side

Feature Trilio for Kubernetes 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Velero 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #6 in Container Backup Software #8 in Container Backup Software
Best for Hybrid Kubernetes platforms Flexible open-source Kubernetes backup
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Open source
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trilio for Kubernetes 4/4 · Velero 1/4
Kubernetes support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Persistent volume backup ✓ ✓
Cluster resource backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
App-consistent backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Not checked yet
Maximum retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Protects applications, volumes, Helm releases, operators, and cluster resources
  • Supports application-consistent and incremental-forever backups
  • Restores continuously across clusters, architectures, and distributions
  • Backs up cluster resources, persistent volumes, and pod-attached files
  • Supports scheduled backups, hooks, TTLs, and label-based selection
  • Works with major clouds, VMware, OpenStack, and S3-compatible storage
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
  • Customer-controlled deployment requires operational ownership
  • Its extensive scope may exceed simpler backup requirements
  • Immutable backups are not verified
  • Requires installation inside a Kubernetes cluster
  • Advanced storage protection depends on provider plugins or CSI
Our verdict

Trilio for Kubernetes is a Kubernetes-native backup and recovery platform for platform engineers, DevOps teams, and IT operations. It protects applications, persistent volumes and claims, Helm applications, operators, cluster resources,…

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Velero is an open-source tool for backing up and restoring Kubernetes cluster resources and persistent volumes. It is designed for Kubernetes operators and platform teams managing workloads across cloud or on-premises environments. The…

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  1. Trilio for KubernetesContainer Backup Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. VeleroContainer Backup Software 8.7Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Trilio for Kubernetes — where it wins

    • Protects applications, volumes, Helm releases, operators, and cluster resources
    • Supports application-consistent and incremental-forever backups
    • Restores continuously across clusters, architectures, and distributions

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
    • Customer-controlled deployment requires operational ownership
    • Its extensive scope may exceed simpler backup requirements

  • Velero — where it wins

    • Backs up cluster resources, persistent volumes, and pod-attached files
    • Supports scheduled backups, hooks, TTLs, and label-based selection
    • Works with major clouds, VMware, OpenStack, and S3-compatible storage

    Where it doesn't

    • Immutable backups are not verified
    • Requires installation inside a Kubernetes cluster
    • Advanced storage protection depends on provider plugins or CSI
  • Trilio for Kubernetes8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad Kubernetes backup platform for hybrid environments and application mobility.

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  • Velero8.7/10 · Open source

    A flexible Kubernetes backup tool with broad provider support and no verified immutable backups.

    Visit VeleroFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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