Rancher

Open source

Platform for managing Kubernetes clusters across clouds and data centers.

Pricing: subscription, custom
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://ranchermanager.docs.rancher.com/Verified

Platform · Deployment

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

Pricing · Licensing

Free trial(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): subscription, customVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/rancher/rancherVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): enterprise Kubernetes management delivering Kubernetes-as-a-Service from datacenter to cloud to edge, managing multiple Kubernetes clusters with integrated DevOps tools, zero-trust full lifecycle container security and advanced policy management, cloud-native infrastructure management covering OS, storage, VMs and containers, certified secure Kubernetes distributions for sensitive and edge workloads, AI-assisted guidance and cost control on managed Rancher for Amazon EKSVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): SUSE Customer Center support cases, Slack community, documentation, free training and Rancher AcademyVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Teams managing multiple Kubernetes clusters across datacenter, cloud, and edge with enterprise supportVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): multi-cluster Kubernetes management, Kubernetes-as-a-Service delivery, container adoption for DevOps teams, edge and datacenter container operationsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1992Verified
Headquarters country(US): LuxembourgVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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Kubernetes Management Platforms

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