# Velero

> Backup and restore Kubernetes with confidence and ease

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/velero
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/velero.json
- Website: https://github.com/vmware-tanzu/velero
- Category: Backup
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-03-31T20:06:20+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1013879815`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/vmware-tanzu/velero
- Stars: 10366
- Forks: 1650
- Open issues: 832
- License: Apache-2.0
- Last push: 2026-11-04T14:26:36+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T15:45:49+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: go, Backup, cloud storage
Tech stacks: go, golang, javascript

## Features
- Backup and restore Kubernetes clusters, resources, and persistent volumes *(highlighted)*
- Migration and replication of workloads across clusters *(highlighted)*
- Scheduled backups with retention policies and customizable hooks *(highlighted)*

## Description

Velero is an open source tool for backing up and restoring Kubernetes clusters. It helps protect workloads and migrate resources across environments with support for snapshots and cloud storage.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Velero](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/velero) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
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