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Comparison

Helm vs Kubernetes

On the evidence we track, Helm leads this comparison with a composite score of 77/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Helm full profile →Kubernetes full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute77HelmLeader76Kubernetes
Vioscale score77 / 100low · 10%76 / 100low · 16%
Commits last 30d100100
Github stars30,069124,092
Options{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}
LongHelm is the best way to find, share, and use software built for Kubernetes. Helm helps you manage Kubernetes applications through Charts that define, install, and upgrade even complex applications.An open source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Capabilities{"cncf_maturity":"graduated"}{"hosting":"both","orchestration":"kubernetes","stateful_workloads":true,"built_in_networking_cni":true}
PrimaryGoGo
SpdxApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Availability{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}-
Support{"cli":true}-
Pricing{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://helm.sh","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:09:36.746Z"}{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://kubernetes.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:10:13.865Z"}
Free tierYesYes
Modelopen_sourcecommercial
Price levelfreefree
TransparentYesYes
Cadence days21
Disclosure policyYesYes

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for container orchestration tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capability comparison for Container Orchestration Tools
CapabilityHelmKubernetes
Core
Orchestration scope-Kubernetes
Deployment
Hosting-Cloud + self-hosted
Standards
OCI / CRI compliant--
CNCF Certified Kubernetes conformant--
Security
Rootless operation--
Architecture
Daemonless architecture--
Platform
Windows containers--
ARM architecture support--
Workloads
GPU scheduling--
Stateful workloads-✓
Networking
Built-in networking / CNI-✓
Ops
Vendor-managed control plane--
Ecosystem
CNCF maturityGraduated-
UX
GUI dashboard--

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.