Kuma

Open source

Open source service mesh built on Envoy supporting both Kubernetes and universal workload deployments.

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

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://kuma.io/docs/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): service-mesh, envoy, kubernetes, zero-trust, cncf, multi-cloudVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification 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): free, customVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/kumahq/kumaVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Universal Envoy service mesh control plane, L4 + L7 policies for zero trust security, observability and routing, Multi-mesh support from one control plane, Multi-zone connectivity across clouds and clusters, Kubernetes, OpenShift and universal (VM) support, Native Ingress, Gateway and service discoveryVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Platform teams running an Envoy-based mesh across Kubernetes, VMs and multi-cloud clustersVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Microservices connectivity on Kubernetes and VMs, Hybrid multi-cloud service mesh, Enterprise multi-team mesh governanceVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2.9.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

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

User reviews

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