Kyverno
7.7#1 in cloud governance softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Trivy Operator
6.9#6 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Kyverno | Trivy Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Kyverno supports Helm and YAML installation, with Helm recommended for production customization and upgrades. | It can be installed through Helm, kubectl manifests, or Operator Lifecycle Manager; Helm is recommended for tracking custom configuration. |
| Integrations | CNCF lists common integrations with Argo CD, Backstage, Flux and Kubernetes for GitOps and platform governance. | Official documentation describes metrics, Lens extension, webhook, and Policy Reporter integrations. |
| Project status | The CNCF lists Kyverno as a Graduated project, with graduation recorded in March 2026. | The maintainers say backward compatibility is intended but describe the project as incubating, with APIs and CRDs subject to change. |
| Purpose | Kyverno is a Kubernetes-native policy engine for defining and enforcing policy as code. | Trivy Operator continuously scans Kubernetes clusters for security issues and makes reports accessible through the Kubernetes API. |
Kyverno plans
- KyvernoFree
- Open-source coreFree
Trivy Operator plans
- Trivy OperatorFree
Pick Kyverno if…
Kyverno is intended for platform engineering teams managing security, compliance, automation, and governance through policy as code. It suits teams working with Kubernetes clusters and policy checks in CI pipelines.
Pick Trivy Operator if…
Trivy Operator suits teams managing Kubernetes clusters that want security scans and reports available through the Kubernetes API. It is intended for self-hosted use and has no user interface.