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Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform vs Omni
Both stand on kubernetes management platforms. 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
KKP combines cluster lifecycle management, access controls, and self-service provisioning in a self-hosted platform. Community Edition has no charge; Enterprise Edition is consumption-billed, so its cost is not listed upfront.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Omni combines Talos fleet management with provisioning, configuration, and upgrade controls across several deployment settings. Check node limits and per-node pricing against the scale of your clusters.
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| Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform | Omni | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Omni · Startup: $25 per node a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kubermatic.com | siderolabs.com |
| On kubernetes management platforms | #8 of 29 | #12 of 29 |
Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform: what it does well
- Manages clusters across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Supports upgrades and rollbacks.
- KubeVirt handles virtual machines and containers together.
- Includes multi-tenancy and role-based access control.
- Community Edition is free and open source.
What to know first
- Requires a Kubernetes master cluster.
- Self-hosted installation uses the Kubermatic Installer.
- Enterprise Edition has no listed price.
Omni: what it does well
- Available as SaaS or self-hosted.
- Supports fleet-wide Talos and Kubernetes upgrades.
- Automatic rollback on upgrade failure.
- Supports SAML or OIDC authentication.
- Free 14-day trial needs no credit card.
What to know first
- Hobby supports up to 10 nodes and 2 users.
- Startup costs $25 per node per month.
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