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ARMO Platform vs Monokle

Both stand on kubernetes security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ARMO Platform

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

ARMO Platform combines Kubernetes security, cloud posture management, and runtime-informed vulnerability work across several deployment types. Pricing requires a request, so teams will need to ask for costs based on their cloud resources.

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Monokle

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

Monokle Desktop combines manifest editing and validation with cluster inspection and troubleshooting. The announced end of Monokle Cloud is relevant: the continuing products are the open-source tools in their GitHub repositories.

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The facts

ARMO PlatformMonokle
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onSelf-hosted, WebExtension, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitearmosec.iomonokle.io
On kubernetes security software#7 of 27#11 of 27

ARMO Platform: what it does well

  • Covers managed, on-premises, and air-gapped deployments
  • Automates over 90% of necessary compliance checks
  • Runtime sensor identifies components used by workloads
  • Offers several hosting options, including on-premises
  • Includes developer and SIEM integrations

What to know first

  • Pricing depends on vCPUs and other cloud resources
  • Linux is the only supported host OS listed
  • The listed trial lasts 21 days

Monokle: what it does well

  • Free and open-source under the MIT license
  • Real-time validation and custom policy support
  • Previews Helm charts and Kustomize overlays
  • Compares local configuration with running cluster state
  • Inspects events, resources, dependencies, and pod logs

What to know first

  • Monokle Cloud and its GitHub app were slated for shutdown

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