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ClusterControl vs OpenEverest
Both stand on database administration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
OpenEverest combines Kubernetes-based provisioning with workload scaling, backup, and access controls. Version 1 is the current release; version 2 is explicitly a developer preview rather than a production-ready release.
Visit OpenEverestThe facts
| ClusterControl | OpenEverest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Self-serve: €250 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | severalnines.com | openeverest.io |
| On database administration tools | #1 of 34 | #5 of 34 |
ClusterControl: what it does well
OpenEverest: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0
- Provision through UI, API, or CLI
- Supports scheduled backups and point-in-time recovery
- Runs on cloud, bare metal, or on-premises Kubernetes
What to know first
- Version 2 is a developer preview
- Version 2 is not intended for production
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