Side by side
Azure Monitor vs KubeSphere
Both stand on devops platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Visit Azure Monitor 
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
KubeSphere pairs a free self-managed Community Edition with an Enterprise offering that adds security, permissions, and support options. Teams should compare the editions and contact sales for Enterprise pricing.
Visit KubeSphereThe facts
| Azure Monitor | KubeSphere | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | KubeSphere Backup Basic: $65 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | kubesphere.io |
| On devops platforms | #2 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
Azure Monitor: what it does well
KubeSphere: what it does well
- Community Edition is free forever and self-managed
- Supports multi-tenancy and multi-cluster management
- Includes Jenkins-based CI/CD workflows
- Supports online or offline installation
What to know first
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- Enterprise extensions are available by subscription
- Community Edition is self-managed
Alternatives to Azure Monitor Alternatives to KubeSphere The whole list