Linkerd
5.9#10 in service mesh platformsFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitLinkerd vs Network Service Mesh
Network Service Mesh
7.0#2 in container networking softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Linkerd | Network Service Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Governance | Linkerd is a CNCF graduated project licensed under Apache 2.0. | Project governance prioritizes community over product or company and says contributors participate as individuals. |
Linkerd plans
- Linkerd open sourceFree
Network Service Mesh plans
- Network Service MeshFree
Pick Linkerd if…
It suits teams running workloads on Kubernetes that need service-level traffic controls, metrics, and mutual TLS. It also fits environments with an existing metrics store to supplement.
Pick Network Service Mesh if…
It suits teams connecting Kubernetes pods, virtual machines, or physical servers across clusters and clouds. It is relevant to operators who want per-workload Network Services and can meet the listed deployment prerequisites.