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cdk8s vs Crossplane

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cdk8sInfrastructure as Code
FreePublished price
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CrossplaneKubernetes Management
Free (open source)Published price
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cdk8s
Infrastructure as Code

Define Kubernetes apps and components using familiar languages

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Crossplane
Kubernetes Management

The cloud native control plane.

Overview
CategoryInfrastructure as CodeKubernetes Management
What it isCloud Development Kit for Kubernetes allowing definition of Kubernetes applications using TypeScript, Python, or Java.Crossplane is an open-source Kubernetes add-on that enables provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes-style declarative APIs.
Pricing
Published priceFree
cdk8s provides a free or open-source offering. No citable paid starting price was confirmed on the current public vendor site.
Free (open source)
Crossplane is an open-source cloud control-plane framework. Commercial platforms and support from ecosystem vendors are priced separately.
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20202018
Team size10000+ employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersRemoteRemote (CNCF)

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