ACK vs Rancher Desktop
ACKInfrastructure as Code
FreePublished price
Rancher DesktopKubernetes Management
FreePublished price
ACK Infrastructure as Code Manage AWS services using Kubernetes | Rancher Desktop Kubernetes Management Container Management and Kubernetes on the Desktop | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Infrastructure as Code | Kubernetes Management |
| What it is | AWS Controllers for Kubernetes that lets you manage AWS services directly from Kubernetes. | Desktop version of Rancher delivering Kubernetes and container management on macOS, Windows, and Linux. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free Open-source (Apache 2.0) AWS project. The controllers are free; you pay only for the underlying AWS resources they provision. No license fee for ACK itself. | Free Free and open-source (SUSE-sponsored, Apache 2.0). No paid tier; commercial support is available via SUSE Rancher Prime subscriptions but the desktop app itself is free. |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Free options | Free plan · Free trial | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2020 | 2021 |
| Team size | 10000+ employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | Seattle, WA | Cupertino, CA |