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HashiCorp Nomad vs MicroK8s
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 APILinuxMac+3
Nomad is a self-hosted workload scheduler with support for varied applications, edge devices, and integrations with Consul and Vault. Teams needing listed Enterprise additions should account for those features being outside the free plan.
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MicroK8s covers single-node use through high-availability clusters, with addons and automation for a range of deployment settings. It has no license fees, while Ubuntu Pro subscriptions with support are separately listed at annual prices.
Visit MicroK8sThe facts
| HashiCorp Nomad | MicroK8s | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Ubuntu Pro Workstation: $25 per machine a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hashicorp.com | canonical.com |
| On container orchestration software | #4 of 32 | #8 of 32 |
HashiCorp Nomad: what it does well
- Runs containers, legacy applications, and batch applications.
- Supports cloud, on-premises, and edge deployments.
- Integrates with Consul and Vault.
- Available for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
What to know first
- Some multi-tenant features are Enterprise-only.
- Enterprise adds features such as resource quotas and audit logging.
- Deployment is self-hosted.
MicroK8s: what it does well
- No license fees for MicroK8s.
- Three or more nodes enable high availability.
- Security updates apply automatically by default.
- Supports cluster lifecycle automation through YAML manifests.
- GPU addon supports NVIDIA Multi-Instance GPU.
What to know first
- Windows installer recommends Professional or Enterprise editions.
- Windows setup requires at least 4GB available RAM.
- Windows setup requires 40GB storage.
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