Understanding differences between the Kapsule and Kosmos managed Kubernetes services

Scaleway offers two managed Kubernetes solutions: Kapsule and Kosmos. While both serve the purpose of facilitating Kubernetes deployment and management, they cater to different needs and scenarios. Below is a detailed comparison of the two services:

Kubernetes Kapsule

Kapsule is Scaleway’s fully managed Kubernetes service, enabling users to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications seamlessly without the burden of infrastructure management.

• Available in multiple Scaleway regions (PAR, AMS, WAW), allowing users to deploy applications closer to their target audience for enhanced performance.
• Allows users to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes without having to manage the underlying infrastructure.
• Automatic scaling, rolling updates, and seamless integration with other Scaleway services like Load Balancers and Object Storage.
• Users can manage their Kubernetes clusters through the Kubernetes API, the intuitive Scaleway console or the Scaleway developer tools (namely Scaleway CLI or the Terraform provider).

Kapsule is ideal for: Developers and organizations seeking to deploy containerized applications with Kubernetes without the operational overhead of managing Kubernetes infrastructure.

Kubernetes Kosmos

Kosmos is Scaleway’s multi-cloud Kubernetes solution, designed to operate across multiple cloud environments, empowering users to deploy applications on different cloud providers, thus offering flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.

• Available in multiple Scaleway regions (PAR, AMS, WAW), allowing users to deploy applications closer to their target audience for enhanced performance.
• Offers dedicated control plane options, ensuring dedicated resources for managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Supports various node pool types, including Scaleway instances (x86 and ARM architecture) and external providers, providing users with options to tailor node configurations according to their application needs.
• Uses the Kilo Container Network Interface (CNI) plugin for efficient networking within Kubernetes clusters.

Kosmos is ideal for: Users requiring multi-cloud deployment capabilities, flexibility in node configurations, and extended control over Kubernetes clusters.

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