Kubeapps
Your Application Dashboard for Kubernetes.
Overview
Kubeapps provides a simple, web-based dashboard for Kubernetes users to discover, deploy, and manage applications packaged as Helm charts. It allows cluster administrators to provide a self-service catalog of applications for their users, simplifying the process of launching and managing applications without requiring deep knowledge of kubectl or Helm CLI.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based UI for Helm chart discovery and deployment
- Multi-cluster support
- Integration with public and private chart repositories
- Authentication via Kubernetes API server
- Role-based access control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on simplicity and user experience for application deployment
- Vendor-neutral and open-source
- Easy integration with existing Helm repositories
Unique Value: Democratizes application deployment on Kubernetes by providing an intuitive, web-based interface for a curated application catalog.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used as the application catalog component in VMware Tanzu.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Automated CI/CD pipelines (CLI tools are better)
- Managing non-Helm packages
🏆 Alternatives
While Argo CD has a UI, its focus is on GitOps and continuous delivery. Kubeapps is focused purely on being a user-friendly dashboard for discovering and deploying Helm charts on-demand.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully open-source and free.
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