Canal vs OVN-Kubernetes
| Canal | OVN-Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted | api, Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| CNI plugin | Yes | Yes |
| Network policies | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Linux, ACK Distro, AECP, SOFAStack | Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, bare metal, VMware vSphere, IBM Power, IBM Z, and Red Hat OpenStack Platform |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | |
| Capture method | log-based | |
| Schema evolution | Yes | |
| Online store | Yes | |
| Offline store | Yes | |
| Point-in-time joins | Yes | |
| Feature monitoring | Yes | |
| Serving modes | both | |
| Egress control | Yes | |
| Encryption in transit | Yes |
Listed together in Best Container Networking Software