Multus CNI
5.3#22 in container networking softwareAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Network Service Mesh
7.0#2 in container networking softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Multus CNI | Network Service Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository lists the Apache-2.0 license. | The public Network Service Mesh GitHub repositories shown are licensed Apache-2.0. |
| Purpose | Multus CNI is a Kubernetes CNI meta-plugin that attaches multiple network interfaces to pods by calling other CNI plugins. | Network Service Mesh is a hybrid and multi-cloud IP service mesh for connecting workloads across clusters and clouds. |
Multus CNI plans
No prices published.
Network Service Mesh plans
- Network Service MeshFree
Pick Multus CNI if…
It is for teams running Kubernetes on Linux nodes that need pods to use additional networks through other CNI plugins. Users need an existing Kubernetes cluster and default CNI network.
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.