Harness IDP
Developer Self-service with Guardrails.
Overview
Harness IDP is an internal developer portal built on top of the Backstage framework. It provides a software catalog, self-service workflows, scorecards, and environment management, all fully integrated with the broader Harness platform for CI/CD, feature flags, and cloud cost management.
✨ Key Features
- Software Catalog
- Self-Service Workflows
- Scorecards
- Environment Management
- Based on Backstage Framework
- Integration with Harness Platform
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the comprehensive Harness DevOps platform
- Managed Backstage experience, reducing operational overhead
- Unified experience from code to production
Unique Value: Harness IDP provides a seamless, end-to-end developer experience by tightly integrating a developer portal with best-in-class CI/CD, feature flagging, and cost management tools.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating golden paths for developers using Harness pipelines
- Providing a unified developer experience for teams already using Harness
- Migrating an existing Backstage instance to a managed platform
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not invested in the Harness ecosystem
- Teams looking for a lightweight, standalone developer portal
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike standalone portals, Harness IDP is part of a unified platform, eliminating toolchain complexity. Compared to self-hosting Backstage, it offers a managed, enterprise-grade solution with lower maintenance.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free forever for core features
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