Garden
8.3#1 in container development environmentsFrom $50 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitGarden vs KIWI NG
What both publish
| Fact | Garden | KIWI NG |
|---|---|---|
| License | The Garden repository is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. | The source repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | Garden is a DevOps automation tool for developing and testing Kubernetes apps faster. | KIWI NG is a command-line image builder that creates bootable, reproducible Linux images for virtual machines, cloud platforms, removable media, containers, and specialized deployment targets. |
| Requirements | Garden requires Git 2.14 or newer, and local service builds require a local Kubernetes installation. | The build host needs a recent Linux distribution, Python 3.9 or newer, Git, and at least 15 GB of recommended free disk space. |
| Support | Garden directs users to Garden Discussions and its GitHub repository for help and issue reporting. | The project lists an open kiwi-images mailing list and a Matrix room for contact. |
Garden plans
- FreeFree
- Free tierFree
- Team$50 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
KIWI NG plans
- KIWI NGFree
Pick Garden if…
Garden is designed for platform engineers, DevOps engineers and application developers running workloads on Kubernetes. It suits teams that need reproducible workflows, on-demand environments, dependency-aware caching or live synchronization during development.
Pick KIWI NG if…
KIWI NG suits Linux users who need to produce repeatable images for virtual machines, cloud platforms, removable media, or containers. It is a fit for people comfortable using command-line tools and maintaining a suitable Linux build host.