kube-vip vs Linux Virtual Server
| kube-vip | Linux Virtual Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux |
| Managed service | No | — |
| Layer 7 routing | No | Yes |
| Layer 4 routing | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Load Balancing Software. On Freedom251, kube-vip scores higher on our published basis.