Flux

GitOps toolkit for keeping Kubernetes in sync with Git

Flux is a CNCF project that automates Kubernetes deployments by reconciling cluster state with Git repositories and Helm charts.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Self-hosted

Categories: Developer Tools

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Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Flux	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
Argo CD	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web
Headlamp	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
SOPS	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
K3s	Free	Yes	Yes	Linux, Self-hosted
K9s	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Flipt	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web

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Questions

Is Flux free?

Flux is free.

Is Flux open source?

Yes, Flux is open source.

Can Flux be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Flux on your own server.

What platforms does Flux run on?

Flux is available for Self-hosted.

What are some alternatives to Flux?

Similar indie products include Argo CD, Headlamp, SOPS, K3s and 4 more.

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