CNI Plugins
6.0#7 in container networking softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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Network Service Mesh
7.0#2 in container networking softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | CNI Plugins | Network Service Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository is distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | The public Network Service Mesh GitHub repositories shown are licensed Apache-2.0. |
| Purpose | CNI Plugins is a collection of reference and example network plugins maintained by the containernetworking team. | Network Service Mesh is a hybrid and multi-cloud IP service mesh for connecting workloads across clusters and clouds. |
CNI Plugins plans
- FreeFree
Network Service Mesh plans
- Network Service MeshFree
Pick CNI Plugins if…
CNI Plugins suits developers and platform teams configuring network interfaces for Linux or Windows containers. It may also help developers integrating CNI into applications or creating custom plugins.
Pick Network Service Mesh if…
It suits teams connecting Kubernetes pods, virtual machines, or physical servers across clusters and clouds. It is relevant to operators who want per-workload Network Services and can meet the listed deployment prerequisites.