| Price from | — | $12.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Kubernetes Management Platforms | 7.4 (#18) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Headquarters | Naples, Italy | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Purpose | kMetal provides a platform for deploying, managing, and operating multiple Kubernetes clusters with production-grade reliability and efficiency. | Portainer is a centralized multi-cluster management platform for managing Kubernetes clusters and container environments. |
| Support | Clastix Care is included with every kMetal deployment and includes a private Slack channel and monthly office hours with Clastix engineers. | The Scale plan includes 9x5 next business day support, while Enterprise offers prioritized 9x5 support with a 24/7 option. |