| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Kubernetes Management Platforms | 7.6 (#16) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Governance | The site says Gardener is built in the open and neutrally governed under the NeoNephos Foundation. | Features include multi-cluster observability, RBAC, namespace access, quota controls, security tests and secure remote access. |
| Purpose | Gardener is a managed Kubernetes service framework for delivering fully managed clusters at scale through your own Gardener installation. | Palette manages Kubernetes clusters and their lifecycle across cloud, data center, and edge environments. |
| Support | The documentation directs users to community channels, GitHub Issues, and the Gardener community on Slack for assistance and questions. | Technical support is offered in Standard, Pro, and Premium tiers, with response times and coverage varying by tier. |