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CapRover vs Rancher Desktop

CapRover logo
CapRoverContainer Orchestration
FreePublished price
Rancher Desktop logo
Rancher DesktopKubernetes Management
FreePublished price
CapRover logo
CapRover
Container Orchestration

Free and open-source PaaS.

Rancher Desktop logo
Rancher Desktop
Kubernetes Management

Container Management and Kubernetes on the Desktop

Overview
CategoryContainer OrchestrationKubernetes Management
What it isCapRover is a free, open-source Platform-as-a-Service that provides automated app deployment with Docker, Let's Encrypt SSL, and a web GUI for managing applications on your own servers.Desktop version of Rancher delivering Kubernetes and container management on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Pricing
Published priceFree
CapRover is free and open-source (Apache 2.0). There is no paid license or hosted subscription; you self-host it on your own server, so the only cost is your underlying infrastruc…
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 modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20172021
Team size1-10 employees501-1000 employees
HeadquartersRemoteCupertino, CA
Featured clientsSelf-hosters, Indie developers, Small teamsNot available

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