kOps
6.0#14 in kubernetes management platformsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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KubeSphere
8.1#1 in container orchestration softwareFrom $65 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | kOps | KubeSphere |
|---|---|---|
| License | The kubernetes/kops repository lists the Apache-2.0 license. | KubeSphere 4.x and later use Apache License 2.0 with extra conditions requiring producer permission or a commercial licence for third-party commercial offerings, SaaS, or removing the product identity. |
| Purpose | kOps creates, destroys, upgrades, and maintains production grade, highly available Kubernetes clusters and provisions the required cloud infrastructure. | KubeSphere is a Kubernetes-based distributed operating system for cloud-native application management with a plug-and-play architecture for third-party applications. |
kOps plans
- kOpsFree
KubeSphere plans
- KubeSphere Backup FreeFree
- KubeSphere Community EditionFree
- KubeSphere Backup Basic$65 a month
- KubeSphere Backup Standard$200 a month
- KubeSphere Backup Enterprise$340 a month
- KubeSphere Backup ExclusivePriced on request
Pick kOps if…
kOps suits teams that want to provision and manage their own Kubernetes control plane on supported cloud environments. It is intended for operators who can use kubectl and review its SSH and IAM configuration considerations.
Pick KubeSphere if…
KubeSphere suits infrastructure, development, and operations teams deploying applications on Kubernetes. Enterprise options may suit organizations that need multi-tenant permissions and professional technical support.