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PipeCD vs Plural
Both stand on progressive delivery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
PipeCD brings Git-based deployments, analysis, visibility, and rollback into a self-hosted platform. Teams should account for operating its Control Plane and piped agents, and SSH setup for private repositories.
Visit PipeCD Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Plural suits platform and DevOps teams looking to automate infrastructure operations while keeping changes reviewable by human operators. Pro is the listed paid entry point, while teams that need unlimited clusters or dedicated and on-prem hosting should consider Enterprise.
Visit PluralThe facts
| PipeCD | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $450 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pipecd.dev | plural.sh |
| On progressive delivery software | #1 of 29 | #2 of 29 |
PipeCD: what it does well
- One interface supports several deployment targets.
- Can roll back after analysis or pipeline-stage failures.
- Detects configuration drift and defined deployment events.
- Supports single sign-on and role-based access control.
- Open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting on your infrastructure.
- Private Git repositories require SSH key setup.
- Help is directed to documentation, GitHub, and CNCF Slack.
Plural: what it does well
- Automates cluster upgrades, incident response and vulnerability patching
- Workbench integrations span monitoring, code and collaboration tools
- SQL-queryable AWS, GCP and Azure data
- Changes go through pull requests for human review
- Supports Kubernetes and multiple hosting options
What to know first
- Pro starts at $450/mo for one cluster
- Each additional Pro cluster costs $250/mo
- Pro hosting uses Plural shared infrastructure
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