KubeVela vs Upbound
| KubeVela | Upbound | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $1,000/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Kubernetes support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Self-service provisioning | — | Yes |
| Infrastructure as code | — | Yes |
| Workflow automation | — | Yes |
| Deployment model | — | hybrid |
| Policy and governance | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Platform Engineering Software. On Freedom251, KubeVela scores higher on our published basis.