Elite vs Low DORA Performance
A benchmark heatmap comparing elite software delivery organizations with low-performing teams across the four core DORA performance dimensions.
DORA Performance Heatmap
DORA Metric
Elite Performers
Low Performers
Deployment Frequency
How often software is deployed
Multiple / day
Elite
Monthly → 6 months
Lead Time
Time for changes to reach production
< 1 Day
Elite
1–6 Months
Change Failure Rate
Share of deployments causing a failure
~5%
Elite
8–16%+
Recovery Time
Time to restore service after failure
< 1 Hour
Elite
1 Day → 1+ Week