Kubernetes Security Software
Alternatives to kube-hunter
The tools Specifiction weighs against kube-hunter, from its list of kubernetes security software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
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Kubescape Kubescape suits teams managing Kubernetes clusters that want configuration, image, compliance, and runtime security checks.
From $30/mo Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API9.1 Visit Specs - 02
Fairwinds Polaris Polaris suits Kubernetes teams seeking to validate configuration practices and address supported problems automatically.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 03 KubeArmor
KubeArmor suits teams seeking runtime policy enforcement for Kubernetes or other supported workloads.
Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted8.6 Visit Specs - 04 Kyverno
Kyverno is designed for platform engineering teams using policy as code for security, compliance, automation and governance.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 05
Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper It suits Kubernetes operators who need admission controls, mutation and recurring audits in self-hosted Linux environments.
Free plan Open source Linux · API · Self-hosted8.3 Visit Specs - 06
Sysdig Secure Sysdig Secure suits organizations seeking protection for cloud-native workloads across cloud, container, Kubernetes, host, and serverless environments.
From $20/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.2 Visit Specs - 07
bifrost security Bifrost suits teams securing containerised workloads on Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or Nomad, particularly those that want runtime-informed CVE assessments and workload-specific AppArmor profiles.
Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted8.1 Visit Specs - 08 KSPM Pro
KSPM Pro is for teams responsible for Kubernetes cluster security, including organizations looking for framework-based scans and optional admission control.
From $100/mo Free plan Web8.0 Visit Specs - 09 Trivy Operator Free plan Open source Linux · API · Self-hosted8.0 Visit Specs
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ARMO Platform ARMO Platform suits teams securing Kubernetes workloads and cloud environments across managed, on-premises, or air-gapped deployments.
Free trial Web · Self-hosted7.9 Visit Specs - 11
Falco Falco suits teams running Linux, containers, Kubernetes, or cloud environments that can manage detection rules and self-hosted deployment.
Free plan Linux · Self-hosted7.9 Visit Specs - 12 Nirmata Control Hub From $1,250/mo Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted7.9 Visit Specs
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Tetragon Tetragon is aimed at security teams monitoring Kubernetes workloads, process behavior, privileges, files, and network activity.
Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted7.9 Visit Specs - 14 KubeLinter
It suits teams reviewing Kubernetes manifests for security and production practices, including automated workflows.
Free plan macOS · Linux · Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs - 15 Monokle
It suits developers creating and validating Kubernetes manifests, and SREs inspecting clusters or troubleshooting configuration issues.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Browser extension7.7 Visit Specs - 16 AccuKnox
AccuKnox may suit teams looking for different deployment models, from agentless setups to air-gapped environments.
Web · Linux · Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs - 17 Kubewarden
Kubewarden suits Kubernetes operators who want to manage workload policies and audit enforcement.
Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs - 18
Calico Enterprise It suits organizations seeking self-managed Kubernetes network security and observability, including multi-cluster connectivity and policy controls.
Web · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs - 19 Tracee
Tracee suits Linux operators handling runtime security, compliance, troubleshooting, or forensics.
Free plan Linux · Self-hosted7.4 Visit Specs - 20
JFrog Runtime Web7.3 Visit Specs - 21
Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines It suits teams delivering applications on OpenShift, particularly decentralized teams working with microservice-based architectures.
Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs - 22
Aqua Security It suits teams securing code repositories, cloud workloads, containers, and Kubernetes deployments across a hybrid environment.
Web · Linux6.6 Visit Specs - 23 kube-bench Linux5.7 Visit Specs
- 24 Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes Web5.4 Visit Specs
- 25 SUSE NeuVector
Organizations securing Kubernetes workloads that want self-hosted deployment and web or API access.
Web5.4 Visit Specs - 26 Trend Vision One Container Security Web5.3 Visit Specs
kube-hunter, head to head
- kube-hunter vs Kubescape
- kube-hunter vs Fairwinds Polaris
- kube-hunter vs KubeArmor
- kube-hunter vs Kyverno
- kube-hunter vs Open Policy Agent Gatekeeper
- kube-hunter vs Sysdig Secure
- kube-hunter vs bifrost security
- kube-hunter vs KSPM Pro
- kube-hunter vs Trivy Operator
- kube-hunter vs ARMO Platform
- kube-hunter vs Falco
- kube-hunter vs Nirmata Control Hub