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Cyclops vs PipeCD
Both stand on kubernetes deployment tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Cyclops offers a free interface for Kubernetes deployments, with reusable templates and Helm support. Account for the cluster and kubectl requirements, and the resource limits of single-namespace mode.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
PipeCD brings Git-based deployments, analysis, visibility, and rollback into a self-hosted platform. Teams should account for operating its Control Plane and piped agents, and SSH setup for private repositories.
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| Cyclops | PipeCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cyclops-ui.com | pipecd.dev |
| On kubernetes deployment tools | #6 of 28 | #2 of 28 |
Cyclops: what it does well
- Free, self-hosted software.
- Works with existing Helm charts.
- Templates can come from GitHub, Helm or OCI repositories.
- Can be configured to scope access to one namespace.
What to know first
- Installation requires a Kubernetes cluster and kubectl.
- Single-namespace mode hides nodes and persistent volumes.
- Operations on non-namespaced resources can fail in that mode.
PipeCD: what it does well
- One interface supports several deployment targets.
- Can roll back after analysis or pipeline-stage failures.
- Detects configuration drift and defined deployment events.
- Supports single sign-on and role-based access control.
- Open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting on your infrastructure.
- Private Git repositories require SSH key setup.
- Help is directed to documentation, GitHub, and CNCF Slack.
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