Calico Enterprise vs Canal
| Calico Enterprise | Canal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Deployment model | hybrid | self-hosted |
| Control-plane model | centralized | |
| Policy segmentation | Yes | |
| Northbound API | Yes | |
| Supported protocols | BGP, IP-in-IP, VXLAN, WireGuard, TCP, UDP, SCTP, ICMP, ICMPv6, HTTP | |
| CNI plugin | Yes | |
| Network policies | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Linux, ACK Distro, AECP, SOFAStack | |
| Capture method | log-based | |
| Schema evolution | Yes | |
| Online store | Yes | |
| Offline store | Yes | |
| Point-in-time joins | Yes | |
| Feature monitoring | Yes | |
| Serving modes | both |
Listed together in Best Container Networking Software