Kargo
7.2#5 in kubernetes deployment toolsFrom $495 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Octopus Deploy
7.3#1 in release orchestration softwareFrom $4,330 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Kargo | Octopus Deploy |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California, United States | Brisbane, Australia |
| Integrations | Documented promotion steps include Git operations, Helm, Kustomize, Argo CD, and HTTP requests to external services. | Octopus integrates with CI tools including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and TeamCity, and its pricing page lists ITSM integrations such as ServiceNow and Jira Service Management. |
| Security | Kargo’s operator security documentation covers secure configuration, OpenID Connect, access controls, API tokens, and secrets management. | Octopus says it is compliant with standards such as ISO27001 and SOC II, receives an annual third-party security review, and runs public bug bounty programs. |
Kargo plans
- Akuity Pro (includes 1 Kargo instance)$495 a month
- Akuity Enterprise (includes Kargo)Priced on request
Octopus Deploy plans
- Machines add-on$770 a year
- Tenants add-on$770 a year
- Professional$4,330 a year
- Enterprise$24,600 a year
- Free—
- Premium Support add-onPriced on request
Pick Kargo if…
Kargo is aimed at platform teams and DevOps engineers coordinating software delivery across Kubernetes environments. It may suit teams already using Argo CD and looking for staged promotion workflows with verification.
Pick Octopus Deploy if…
Octopus Deploy suits software teams automating releases and deployments across cloud services, virtual machines, and Kubernetes. It offers both self-managed and hosted deployment options.