kyverno

The premium Open Source alternative to OPA Gatekeeper

🎯 Best for:Teams managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters requiring strict governance.

What is kyverno?

Replaces complex Rego-based policy engines with a Kubernetes-native approach to Policy as Code. Manages admission control, auditing, and resource mutation using standard YAML manifests.

Tech Stack
GoInfrastructure & Cloud

Why kyverno?

  • No new language to learn
  • Native K8s CRD integration
  • Powerful mutation features

Limitations

  • K8s specific only
  • Resource overhead on API server
  • Complex troubleshooting
4/17/2026
Last Update
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Forks
380
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on OPA Gatekeeper)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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