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Cinc Auditor vs kubeconform

Both stand on infrastructure testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cinc Auditor

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Cinc Auditor offers a free route to run InSpec-compatible compliance and audit workflows across several operating systems and in CI. The main trade-offs are the lack of formal support and the absence of standard yum or apt repositories.

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kubeconform

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Kubeconform provides specification-based checks for Kubernetes manifests, with options for custom schemas and CI workflows. It does not replace additional server-side validation, and its Go module interface remains a work in progress.

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The facts

Cinc Auditorkubeconform
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsLinux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecinc.shkubeconform.mandragor.org
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Cinc Auditor: what it does well

  • Profiles are compatible with upstream counterparts.
  • Existing InSpec automation can be redirected.
  • Install options include scripts, Bundler, and packages.
  • Docker image supports CI and container checks.
  • Included with Cinc Workstation.

What to know first

  • No formal warranties or support.
  • No yum or apt repositories currently.
  • Free trial is not offered.

kubeconform: what it does well

  • Free command-line manifest validation
  • Supports local or remote schemas for custom resources
  • Offers JSON, JUnit, TAP, and text output
  • Documentation covers GitHub Actions and GitLab CI

What to know first

  • Additional server-side validations are outside its coverage
  • The Go module interface is not yet stable
  • GitHub Container Registry bandwidth might incur costs after beta

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