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External Secrets Operator vs Rancher Desktop

External Secrets Operator logo
External Secrets OperatorSecrets Management
FreePublished price
Rancher Desktop logo
Rancher DesktopKubernetes Management
FreePublished price
External Secrets Operator logo
External Secrets Operator
Secrets Management

Synchronize secrets from external APIs into Kubernetes

Rancher Desktop logo
Rancher Desktop
Kubernetes Management

Container Management and Kubernetes on the Desktop

Overview
CategorySecrets ManagementKubernetes Management
What it isKubernetes operator that synchronizes secrets from external APIs like AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault.Desktop version of Rancher delivering Kubernetes and container management on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Free and open source (Apache 2.0), a CNCF project. No paid tier or commercial edition; nothing to purchase.
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
Founded20192021
Team size1-10 employees501-1000 employees
HeadquartersRemoteCupertino, CA

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