ColorTokens Xshield vs Istio
| ColorTokens Xshield | Istio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Deployment model | hybrid | self_hosted |
| Workload coverage | mixed | |
| Policy granularity | identity | |
| Kubernetes enforcement | Yes | |
| Policy simulation | Yes | |
| Identity-based rules | Yes | |
| Cloud environment | hybrid | |
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Proxy architecture | both | |
| mTLS support | Yes | |
| Traffic policies | Yes | |
| Multi-cluster support | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, OpenShift |
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