Canal vs Kube-OVN
| Canal | Kube-OVN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| CNI plugin | Yes | |
| Network policies | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Linux, ACK Distro, AECP, SOFAStack | |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | on-premises |
| Capture method | log-based | |
| Schema evolution | Yes | |
| Online store | Yes | |
| Offline store | Yes | |
| Point-in-time joins | Yes | |
| Feature monitoring | Yes | |
| Serving modes | both | |
| Control-plane model | centralized | |
| Policy segmentation | Yes | |
| Northbound API | Yes | |
| Supported protocols | Geneve, Vxlan, STT |
Listed together in Best Container Networking Software