kube-network-policies
6.2#4 in container networking softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Spiderpool
5.8#16 in container networking softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | kube-network-policies | Spiderpool |
|---|---|---|
| Project status | The documentation says this is not an officially supported Google product and is not eligible for Google's Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program. | The project describes itself as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation sandbox project. |
| Purpose | A userspace implementation that enforces Kubernetes network policies by intercepting packets with Linux NFQUEUE. | Spiderpool is an underlay and RDMA networking solution for Kubernetes on bare metal, virtual machines, and public clouds. |
| Support | The repository README lists the Kubernetes Slack #sig-network channel and the sig-network mailing list for maintainers and community support. | The project lists CNCF Slack, a monthly community meeting, maintainer email, and a WeChat group as community contact options. |
kube-network-policies plans
- Open-source projectFree
Spiderpool plans
- Free (Apache License 2.0)Free
Pick kube-network-policies if…
This project suits Kubernetes operators who need policy evaluation for Linux environments and can work with Kubernetes manifests or Helm. Its KIND-based development setup is relevant to developers with Docker, KIND, and kubectl.
Pick Spiderpool if…
Spiderpool is for teams running Kubernetes on bare metal, virtual machines, or public clouds that need underlay networking, flexible IPAM, or RDMA. Its stated use cases include storage, AI training, observability, and latency-sensitive applications.