Helm vs Kustomize
| Helm | Kustomize | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Helm support | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | self_hosted |
| Audit logs | Yes | — |
| GitOps support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Kubernetes Deployment Tools. On Freedom251, Helm scores higher on our published basis.