Flannel
6.0#8 in container networking softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitFlannel vs Network Service Mesh
Network Service Mesh
7.0#2 in container networking softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Flannel | Network Service Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Flannel provides a layer 3 network fabric for containers designed for Kubernetes. | Network Service Mesh is a hybrid and multi-cloud IP service mesh for connecting workloads across clusters and clouds. |
Flannel plans
- FlannelFree
Network Service Mesh plans
- Network Service MeshFree
Pick Flannel if…
Flannel suits teams setting up container networking in Kubernetes or Docker environments. Users who need network policy enforcement should account for its lack of native enforcement.
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.