# Kargo

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/kargo
- **Category:** Gitops
- **Homepage:** https://kargo.io/
- **Also known as:** kargo
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:29:55.197Z

## Vioscale score

**42.8 / 100**, confidence 28% (low). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 80 | 0.052 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| reliability | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| capabilities | 0 | 0.084 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 67.1 | 0.026 | 1.7 | ✓ |
| integrations | 13.7 | 0.09355555555555557 | 1.3 | ✓ |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 58.8 | 0.094 | 5.5 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 97.8 | 0.052 | 5.1 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - |
| pricing_transparency | 25 | 0.084 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-19, [verify at source](https://kargo.io/). Independently observed._

Hybrid · Free tier

> Free tier available; enterprise hosting available by inquiry

| Plan | Price | Free | Commitment |
|---|---|:--:|---|
| Enterprise | Contact sales | - | - |

## About

A continuous promotion orchestration platform that manages the deployment of applications through multiple stages and environments while adhering to GitOps principles and integrating with Kubernetes infrastructure.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS

## Integrations (2)

_Independently observed._

- Argo CD
- Helm

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v1.11.2](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.2) | 2026-08-18 | stable |
| [v1.10.10](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.10.10) | 2026-08-18 | stable |
| [v1.11.1](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.1) | 2026-08-10 | stable |
| [v1.11.0](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0) | 2026-07-24 | stable |
| [v1.11.0-rc.6](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0-rc.6) | 2026-07-23 | prerelease |
| [v1.11.0-rc.5](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0-rc.5) | 2026-07-21 | prerelease |
| [v1.11.0-rc.4](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0-rc.4) | 2026-07-16 | prerelease |
| [v1.11.0-rc.3](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0-rc.3) | 2026-07-16 | prerelease |
| [v1.10.9](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.10.9) | 2026-07-14 | stable |
| [v1.9.10](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.9.10) | 2026-07-14 | stable |
| [v1.11.0-rc.2](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0-rc.2) | 2026-07-10 | prerelease |
| [v1.11.0-rc.1](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.11.0-rc.1) | 2026-07-06 | prerelease |
| [v1.10.8](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.10.8) | 2026-06-25 | stable |
| [v1.9.9](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.9.9) | 2026-06-25 | stable |
| [v1.8.14](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases/tag/v1.8.14) | 2026-06-25 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 4 (4 in the last 12 months), max severity CRITICAL ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fakuity%2Fkargo&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 2 | [link](https://kargo.io/) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://kargo.io/) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | low | [link](https://kargo.io/) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | no | [link](https://kargo.io/) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://kargo.io/) | 2026-08-26 | 40% (low) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 3,602 | [link](https://github.com/akuity/kargo) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fakuity%2Fkargo) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Go | [link](https://github.com/akuity/kargo) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/akuity/kargo) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 4 | [link](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/releases) | 2026-08-26 | 70% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 73 | [link](https://github.com/akuity/kargo/pulse) | 2026-08-26 | 65% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":4,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fakuity%2Fkargo&per_page=100","last_12m":4,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fakuity%2Fkargo&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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