Benchmark: 2026 Backup Tools — Velero 2.0 vs. Restic 0.17 vs. Duplicati 2.0 for 1TB Data
This benchmark compares Velero 2.0, Restic 0.17, and Duplicati 2.0 for backing up 1TB of mixed data, evaluating performance, storage efficiency, and reliability under consistent conditions. Velero excels in full backup speed and Kubernetes integration, Restic leads in incremental backups and storage efficiency, while Duplicati offers the most user-friendly experience. All three tools demonstrated high reliability with no errors over ten test runs, making them viable options depending on use case and infrastructure.
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