Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
7.2#3 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Trivy Operator
6.9#6 in kubernetes security softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper | Trivy Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The documentation includes installation, examples, audit, mutation, external data, debugging, metrics, performance, architecture, runtime flags, API reference, and contribution material. | Official documentation includes installation, configuration, troubleshooting, quick starts, tutorials, integrations, scanner settings, private registries, compliance, CRD schemas, and FAQ material. |
| Installation | Installation supports prebuilt release images, development images, locally built images, and Helm-based deployment. | It can be installed through Helm, kubectl manifests, or Operator Lifecycle Manager; Helm is recommended for tracking custom configuration. |
| Maker facts | LinkedIn lists Open Policy Agent as a nonprofit computer and network security organization founded in 2016, headquartered in Redwood City, with 5,001–10,000 employees. | LinkedIn lists Aqua Security as privately held, founded in 2015, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with an additional Ramat Gan, Israel location and a 501–1,000 employee size band. |
| Purpose | Gatekeeper is a validating and mutating Kubernetes webhook that enforces CRD-based policies evaluated by Open Policy Agent. | Trivy Operator continuously scans Kubernetes clusters for security issues and makes reports accessible through the Kubernetes API. |
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper plans
- GatekeeperFree
- Open-source GatekeeperFree
Trivy Operator plans
- Trivy OperatorFree
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 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.