KubeLinter
6.0#16 in infrastructure policy as code toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
7.2#3 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | KubeLinter | Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The project documents installation using Go, release binaries, Homebrew or LinuxBrew, nix-shell, and Docker. | Installation supports prebuilt release images, development images, locally built images, and Helm-based deployment. |
| Security reporting | The security policy directs people reporting vulnerabilities to Red Hat's Product Security team for confidential disclosure. | Security reports are requested by email, with acknowledgement and follow-up after investigation. |
| What it does | KubeLinter statically analyzes Kubernetes YAML, Helm charts, and Kustomize manifests for best practices, production readiness, and security. | Gatekeeper is a Kubernetes policy controller that enforces policy during admission and can audit running resources. |
KubeLinter plans
- KubeLinterFree
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper plans
- GatekeeperFree
- Open-source GatekeeperFree
Pick KubeLinter if…
KubeLinter suits teams checking Kubernetes manifests for policy and security issues, including those adding checks to CI or pre-commit workflows. It is available for Linux and macOS, and can also be used via Docker.
Pick Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper if…
Gatekeeper suits teams managing Kubernetes clusters that need policy enforcement, mutation or recurring audits of existing resources. It is self-hosted and requires cluster-admin permissions to install.