Cloud Custodian vs KubeLinter
| Cloud Custodian | KubeLinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Policy language | YAML | YAML configuration; CEL expressions |
| IaC formats | Terraform | Kubernetes YAML, Helm, Kustomize |
| Policy testing | Yes | Yes |
| Admission control | Yes | — |
| Runtime enforcement | Yes | — |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Policy reporting | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Infrastructure Policy as Code Tools. On The Geeks Club, KubeLinter scores higher on our published basis.