Istio

Open source

Open source service mesh that manages traffic, security, and observability between microservices via sidecars.

by Istio ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): service-mesh, kubernetes, envoy, zero-trust, observability, cncfVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hosted, managed-cloudVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/istio/istioVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Service-to-service security with mTLS, authorization and encryption, Universal traffic management and telemetry, Deep observability into applications, Ambient mode with a zero-trust Layer 4 tunnel, Envoy-based Layer 7 service proxy, Consistent networking without developer overheadVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Platform teams securing and managing Kubernetes microservices traffic with or without sidecarsVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Cloud-native microservices networking, Zero-trust security for Kubernetes workloads, Managed service mesh via cloud providersVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 1.31.3Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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