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Civo Kubernetes vs Mirantis Kubernetes Engine
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 LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Civo Kubernetes 
Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
MKE 4 combines self-hosted Kubernetes management with multiple deployment options and declarative lifecycle tools. Its licensing, supported-node requirements, and lack of MFA are important constraints to weigh.
Visit Mirantis Kubernetes EngineThe facts
| Civo Kubernetes | Mirantis Kubernetes Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | civo.com | docs.mirantis.com |
| On container orchestration software | #15 of 32 | #19 of 32 |
Civo Kubernetes: what it does well
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine: what it does well
- Supports public, private, multi-cloud, hybrid, and bare-metal deployment
- Manages lifecycle declaratively with mkectl and mke4.yaml
- Includes a web dashboard for Kubernetes resources
- Supports backup and restore
- Offers a trial license on request
What to know first
- Requires a valid license for use
- Does not support MFA
- Manager nodes must run supported Linux distributions
- Requires x86_64 architecture
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