Veeam Agent for Linux
Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances deployed on premises or in public clouds.
What Veeam Agent for Linux is
Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances deployed on premises or in public clouds. The free edition supports entire-computer, volume-level, and file-level backups, with recovery options that include bare-metal, volume-level, and file-level restores plus bootable recovery media. For incremental backups, it combines kernel-module changed block tracking with built-in snapshots. Backup data is encrypted on the source computer before leaving it. The agent integrates with Veeam Backup & Replication repositories and their file-level recovery capabilities. Veeam says backups can be written directly to an immutable hardened repository, and the Linux backup solution supports cloud or on-premises object storage and selected object-storage-based Veeam repositories. The free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages and supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above. Its Free plan costs nothing and permits one backup job, with several destinations and processing options excluded. Veeam offers a free, full-functionality commercial trial for 30 days, but the Free edition does not include a commercial support program.
Good
- Backs up entire computers, volumes, or files.
- Offers bare-metal and bootable-media recovery.
- Encrypts backup data before it leaves the source computer.
- Supports incremental backups using tracking and snapshots.
Watch out
- Free plan permits one backup job.
- Free edition lacks commercial support.
- Free plan excludes direct object-storage backup.
Who it suits
It suits Linux administrators who need backup and recovery for systems running on premises or in public clouds. The free edition includes several restore options but has a one-job limit and no commercial support program.
Verdict
Veeam Agent for Linux provides multiple backup scopes and recovery options, including bare-metal restore. Check the Free plan’s job and destination limits, or consider the 30-day commercial trial for full functionality.
Plans and prices
From Veeam Agent for Linux's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | one backup job · no Veeam Cloud Connect target · no direct object-storage backup · no pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts · no database system processing · not supported on Power |
| Server | Priced on request | commercial license required · full product functionality · required for Veeam Agent for Linux on Power |
| Workstation | Priced on request | one job for local drive, network share, object storage or Veeam repository · unlimited Veeam Cloud Connect jobs · no pre-freeze/post-thaw scripts · no database system processing · not supported on Power |
The facts
Each one read from Veeam Agent for Linux's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backup scope
- The free edition supports entire-computer, volume-level and file-level backups.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- Source-side encryption protects backup data before it leaves the protected computer.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Immutable storage
- Veeam's Linux backup page says backups can be written directly to a Veeam-immutable hardened repository.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Incrementals
- The agent uses a kernel-module changed block tracking function and built-in snapshot capabilities for true incremental backups.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integration
- The agent integrates with Veeam Backup & Replication repositories and file-level recovery capabilities.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Object storage
- The Linux backup solution supports direct backup to cloud or on-premises object storage and selected object-storage-based Veeam repositories.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Packages
- The free edition is distributed as RPM and DEB packages and supports default Linux distribution kernels from version 2.6.32 and above.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Veeam Agent for Linux protects Linux instances deployed on premises or in public clouds.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Recovery
- Recovery options include bare-metal, volume-level, file-level and bootable recovery media restores.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Recovery security
- Users can generate shareable, time-limited access keys or recovery tokens for bare-metal recovery from a Veeam repository.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The Free edition does not come with a commercial support program.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Trust certifications
- Veeam says its cybersecurity program aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and meets FIPS 140-2 compliance.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Commercial trial
- The Linux Backup & Recovery page offers a free, full-functionality trial for 30 days.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company history
- Veeam says its story starts in 2006 with a group of data-driven engineers.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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