Network Service Mesh
7.0#2 in container networking softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitNetwork Service Mesh vs Solo Enterprise for Istio
Solo Enterprise for Istio
4.9#17 in service mesh platformsSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Network Service Mesh | Solo Enterprise for Istio |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Network Service Mesh is a hybrid and multi-cloud IP service mesh for connecting workloads across clusters and clouds. | Solo Enterprise for Istio extends Ambient Mesh with one control plane for microservices and MCP workloads. |
Network Service Mesh plans
- Network Service MeshFree
Solo Enterprise for Istio plans
- Solo Enterprise for IstioPriced on request
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.
Pick Solo Enterprise for Istio if…
This product suits platform teams and organizations operating workloads across clouds, clusters, and agentic environments. It is intended for self-hosted deployments using supported Kubernetes-related platforms.