Clusternet
6.4#8 in kubernetes management platformsFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitClusternet vs Portainer
What both publish
| Fact | Clusternet | Portainer |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | Clusternet supports dynamic RBAC rules for visiting managed clusters. | Business Edition features include role-based access control, LDAP and OAuth authentication, Active Directory user sync, and SSO provider templates. |
| Integrations | The documentation lists integration with Submariner and support for installing Helm charts from a private registry. | The product pages identify Talos Omni integration for provisioning Kubernetes clusters and support deployment from Helm charts. |
| Purpose | Clusternet is an open-source add-on for managing Kubernetes clusters across public, private, hybrid, and edge environments. | Portainer is a centralized multi-cluster management platform for managing Kubernetes clusters and container environments. |
Clusternet plans
- Clusternet (open source)Free
Portainer plans
- Business Edition free tierFree
- Home & Student$155 a year
- Starter$1,045 a year
- Scale$2,095 a year
- EnterprisePriced 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 Portainer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.