Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
7.2#3 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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PolicyForge
6.1#15 in infrastructure policy as code toolsFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper | PolicyForge |
|---|---|---|
| Policy engine | Gatekeeper uses Open Policy Agent and the Rego policy language for portable, flexible policy evaluation. | Policy rules are Rego evaluated by OPA and embedded at build time; scans have no network dependency. |
| Purpose | Gatekeeper is a validating and mutating Kubernetes webhook that enforces CRD-based policies evaluated by Open Policy Agent. | PolicyForge is an open-source policy-as-code scanner for infrastructure-as-code. |
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper plans
- GatekeeperFree
- Open-source GatekeeperFree
PolicyForge plans
- Open sourceFree
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.
Pick PolicyForge if…
PolicyForge may suit infrastructure teams that need policy checks across Azure and Bicep as well as Terraform, Kubernetes, or Helm. It also offers CI/CD reporting and an optional self-hosted portal.