Fairwinds Polaris
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VisitFairwinds Polaris vs Kubescape
What both publish
| Fact | Fairwinds Polaris | Kubescape |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The dashboard can be installed in a Kubernetes cluster with kubectl or Helm, or run locally using credentials in KUBECONFIG. | The CLI supports offline and air-gapped operation by downloading artifacts for local use. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2021 |
| Purpose | Polaris is an open source policy engine for Kubernetes that validates and remediates resource configuration. | Kubescape is an open-source Kubernetes security platform for end-to-end security coverage. |
Fairwinds Polaris plans
- Polaris (Open Source)Free
Kubescape plans
- ARMO Platform FreeFree
- Kubescape Open SourceFree
- ARMO Platform Startup$30 a month
- ARMO PlatformPriced on request
- ARMO Platform EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Fairwinds Polaris if…
Polaris suits Kubernetes teams that want to validate configuration practices in local YAML files or against a cluster. It is also relevant to teams seeking supported automatic remediation.
Pick Kubescape if…
Kubescape suits teams securing Kubernetes deployments that need checks across configuration, image vulnerabilities, compliance, and runtime activity. It is also suited to teams that want a self-hosted, open-source CLI and operator, or need offline and air-gapped scanning.