Kubescape
8.2#1 in cloud security platformsFrom $30 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
7.2#3 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Kubescape | Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Limit: learning curve | A G2 reviewer says the breadth of features creates an initial learning curve and advanced functions need extra configuration. | A production user reports that implementation can be difficult for unprepared organizations because Gatekeeper adds components and requires learning Rego. |
| Policy engine | Controls are written in Rego and evaluated with Open Policy Agent; controls are maintained in a public regolibrary repository. | Gatekeeper uses Open Policy Agent and the Rego policy language for portable, flexible policy evaluation. |
| Purpose | Kubescape is an open-source Kubernetes security platform for end-to-end security coverage. | Gatekeeper is a validating and mutating Kubernetes webhook that enforces CRD-based policies evaluated by Open Policy Agent. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 44 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 93 reviews, but the page identifies this as a vendor and contract lifecycle product rather than OPA Gatekeeper. |
Kubescape plans
- ARMO Platform FreeFree
- Kubescape Open SourceFree
- ARMO Platform Startup$30 a month
- ARMO PlatformPriced on request
- ARMO Platform EnterprisePriced on request
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper plans
- GatekeeperFree
- Open-source GatekeeperFree
Pick Kubescape if…
Kubescape suits teams securing Kubernetes deployments that need checks across configuration, image vulnerabilities, compliance, and runtime activity. It is also suited to teams that want a self-hosted, open-source CLI and operator, or need offline and air-gapped scanning.
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.