Clusternet
6.4#8 in kubernetes management platformsFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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KubeSphere
8.1#1 in container orchestration softwareFrom $65 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Clusternet | KubeSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The documentation lists integration with Submariner and support for installing Helm charts from a private registry. | Official materials identify integrations or ecosystem collaboration with Jenkins, Grafana, Loki, Higress, KubeKey, OpenELB, KubeEye, Fluent Operator, and OpenFunction. |
| Kubernetes compatibility | The introduction says Clusternet manages Kubernetes versions above v1.17.x and documents version compatibility by Clusternet release. | KubeSphere v4.1.3 is tested with Kubernetes v1.21 through v1.30, while untested versions are not guaranteed compatible. |
| Purpose | Clusternet is an open-source add-on for managing Kubernetes clusters across public, private, hybrid, and edge environments. | KubeSphere is a Kubernetes-based distributed operating system for cloud-native application management with a plug-and-play architecture for third-party applications. |
Clusternet plans
- Clusternet (open source)Free
KubeSphere plans
- KubeSphere Backup FreeFree
- KubeSphere Community EditionFree
- KubeSphere Backup Basic$65 a month
- KubeSphere Backup Standard$200 a month
- KubeSphere Backup Enterprise$340 a month
- KubeSphere Backup ExclusivePriced on request
Pick Clusternet if…
Clusternet suits operators who need to manage Kubernetes clusters across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, or edge environments from a parent cluster. It also fits teams deploying resources and charts with cluster-specific settings.
Pick KubeSphere if…
KubeSphere suits infrastructure, development, and operations teams deploying applications on Kubernetes. Enterprise options may suit organizations that need multi-tenant permissions and professional technical support.