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Azure Kubernetes Service vs OKD
Both stand on container orchestration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Visit Azure Kubernetes Service 
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose OKD for a free, self-hosted Kubernetes platform with a broad set of integrated cluster components and deployment options. It is intended for learning, experimentation, contribution, and lab or development use. For a typical developer workstation with limited compute and memory, consider the cut-down Code-Ready Containers installation described for that use.
Visit OKDThe facts
| Azure Kubernetes Service | OKD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | okd.io |
| On container orchestration software | #16 of 32 | #12 of 32 |
Azure Kubernetes Service: what it does well
OKD: what it does well
- Free community Kubernetes platform.
- More than 100 preinstalled Operators for cluster components.
- Deploys on bare metal, virtualized, or cloud infrastructure.
- Supports autoscaling, rolling updates, and policy controls.
- Includes hardened configuration in its defaults.
What to know first
- Installation requires infrastructure with sufficient resources.
- A cut-down Code-Ready Containers installation may suit a typical workstation better.
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