Carvel kapp-controller
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VisitCarvel kapp-controller vs Nullstone
What both publish
| Fact | Carvel kapp-controller | Nullstone |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | The kctrl CLI helps users observe and interact with kapp-controller custom resources and helps package consumers get started faster. | The open-source CLI handles deployments, infrastructure provisioning, data retrieval, object management and infrastructure-module publishing. |
| GitOps | Carvel describes kapp-controller as supporting GitOps, including using a Git repository as the single source of truth for Kubernetes package management. | Nullstone can keep application and infrastructure code synchronized in the same repository through GitOps workflows. |
| Integrations | kapp-controller integrates with Mozilla SOPS to decrypt secret material in fetched configuration, with GPG and age encryption support. | The documentation lists Datadog, NewRelic, and SumoLogic for logging and metrics, and CircleCI, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD. |
| Support | Carvel provides community support through GitHub project issues and invites users to its Kubernetes Slack channel. | The Individual and Startup plans list community forum support, while Growth lists a dedicated Slack channel. |
Carvel kapp-controller plans
- kapp-controllerFree
Nullstone plans
- IndividualFree
- Startup$50 a month
- Growth$100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Carvel kapp-controller if…
kapp-controller suits Kubernetes users who want declarative application and package management, including teams using GitOps or air-gapped environments. Its explicit service-account or kubeconfig requirements may be relevant to teams managing access across namespaces.
Pick Nullstone if…
Nullstone suits development teams launching applications on AWS or GCP and managing infrastructure through Terraform modules. Its plans include options for individuals and startups, with Growth adding unlimited environments and deploys.