Dockle
6.0#14 in container security softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitDockle vs Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
7.2#3 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dockle | Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation options include Homebrew, RHEL/CentOS, Debian/Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Windows binaries, version managers, source builds, and Docker. | Installation supports prebuilt release images, development images, locally built images, and Helm-based deployment. |
| Purpose | Dockle is a container image linter for security that helps build best-practice Docker images. | Gatekeeper is a validating and mutating Kubernetes webhook that enforces CRD-based policies evaluated by Open Policy Agent. |
Dockle plans
- DockleFree
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper plans
- GatekeeperFree
- Open-source GatekeeperFree
Pick Dockle if…
It suits teams and developers who need self-hosted container image checks in local workflows or continuous integration across major desktop platforms.
Pick Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper if…
Gatekeeper suits teams managing Kubernetes clusters that need policy enforcement, mutation or recurring audits of existing resources. It is self-hosted and requires cluster-admin permissions to install.