Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
Fully managed Kubernetes service for running containerized applications on AWS and on-premises
Kubermatic
Centralized automation for thousands of Kubernetes clusters everywhere
Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform provides unified, high‑density management of Kubernetes clusters across multicloud, on‑prem, and edge environments, with a free Community edition and an Enterprise edition for large‑scale deployments.
Overview
Overview
Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform enables organizations to centrally automate the lifecycle of thousands of Kubernetes clusters across any infrastructure—public clouds, on‑prem data centers, and edge locations. The platform delivers high‑density provisioning, resilient operation, and unified policy enforcement, allowing teams to manage diverse environments from a single control plane.
Editions and Deployment
Two editions are offered: the Community Edition, released under the Apache 2.0 license, provides core multi‑cloud and edge management features at no cost. The Enterprise Edition adds premium capabilities designed for deployments with more than 50 clusters and includes official support for subscribers. Installation follows the official release guides, and extensive documentation covers building from source, architecture, and extensibility. While the main branch is actively developed and may contain unstable code, the platform benefits from a vibrant community and commercial backing for production use.
Highlights
Multi‑cloud, on‑prem, and edge cluster support
High‑density, resilient cluster automation
Centralized policy and lifecycle management
Extensible platform with Community and Enterprise editions
Pros
- Free Community edition under Apache 2.0
- Scales to thousands of clusters
- Strong documentation and active community
- Enterprise edition adds premium features for large deployments
Considerations
- Main branch code is under active development and may be unstable
- Enterprise features require a paid subscription
- Steep learning curve for complex installations
- Requires solid Kubernetes expertise
Managed products teams compare with
When teams consider Kubermatic, these hosted platforms usually appear on the same shortlist.
Looking for a hosted option? These are the services engineering teams benchmark against before choosing open source.
Fit guide
Great for
- Enterprises operating >50 Kubernetes clusters across diverse infrastructures
- DevOps teams needing unified lifecycle automation
- Edge and on‑prem operators managing many small clusters
- Organizations that prefer open‑source solutions with optional commercial add‑ons
Not ideal when
- Single‑cluster or small‑scale projects
- Teams without Kubernetes experience
- Environments demanding guaranteed stable releases without subscription
- Organizations requiring proprietary vendor lock‑in support
How teams use it
Multi‑cloud fleet management
Provision, update, and monitor clusters uniformly across AWS, GCP, and Azure from a single console.
Edge device cluster orchestration
Apply consistent security policies and automated upgrades to hundreds of edge‑deployed clusters.
On‑prem data‑center scaling
Automate the full lifecycle of large numbers of on‑prem clusters, reducing manual effort and errors.
Enterprise compliance enforcement
Leverage Enterprise‑only features to enforce regulatory controls across a fleet of >50 clusters.
Tech snapshot
Go96%
Shell3%
Makefile1%
Dockerfile1%
CSS1%
Mustache1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Community and Enterprise editions?
The Community edition is free and open source, providing core multi‑cloud management. The Enterprise edition adds premium features for large‑scale deployments and includes official support for subscribers.
How do I install Kubermatic?
Installation is performed using the official release binaries and follows the step‑by‑step guide in the documentation site.
Is commercial support available?
Yes, commercial support is provided to Enterprise subscribers and can be requested through the Kubermatic website.
How can I contribute to the project?
Contributions are welcome via pull requests on GitHub; see the CONTRIBUTING guide and join the community Slack channel for assistance.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 1,252
- Watchers
- 1,252
- Forks
- 196
Repo age9 years old
Last commit22 hours ago
Primary languageGo
Last synced 12 hours ago