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Longhorn vs Rancher Desktop

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LonghornKubernetes Management
Free (open source)Published price
Rancher Desktop logo
Rancher DesktopKubernetes Management
FreePublished price
Longhorn logo
Longhorn
Kubernetes Management

Cloud-native distributed storage for Kubernetes.

Rancher Desktop logo
Rancher Desktop
Kubernetes Management

Container Management and Kubernetes on the Desktop

Overview
CategoryKubernetes ManagementKubernetes Management
What it isLonghorn is an open-source distributed block storage system for Kubernetes, providing persistent volumes with built-in backup, disaster recovery, and snapshots.Desktop version of Rancher delivering Kubernetes and container management on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Pricing
Published priceFree (open source)
Longhorn is free, open-source distributed block storage for Kubernetes. Users pay only for their infrastructure or optional third-party support.
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
HeadquartersRemote (CNCF/SUSE)Cupertino, CA

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