Canal vs Network Service Mesh
| Canal | Network Service Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | |
| CNI plugin | Yes | No |
| Network policies | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Linux, ACK Distro, AECP, SOFAStack | Kubernetes, kind, minikube, microk8s, k3s, GKE, Azure, AWS, bare metal |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | |
| Capture method | log-based | |
| Schema evolution | Yes | |
| Online store | Yes | |
| Offline store | Yes | |
| Point-in-time joins | Yes | |
| Feature monitoring | Yes | |
| Serving modes | both | |
| Multi-cluster networking | Yes | |
| Encryption in transit | Yes |
Listed together in Best Container Networking Software