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What is KubeArmor?
A system-level security platform that enforces granular access policies on Kubernetes pods, containers, and infrastructure to control process execution, file access, and network communications at runtime using kernel-level enforcement.
KubeArmor pricing
We don't have KubeArmor's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What KubeArmor does
The capabilities that matter for cloud security software, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- CSPM (posture / misconfig)
- -
- KSPM (Kubernetes posture)
- -
- CWPP (workload protection)
- ✓
- CIEM (entitlements)
- -
- DSPM (data posture)
- -
- IaC / pipeline scanning
- -
- Agentless scanning
- -
- Runtime protection
- ✓
- Cloud coverage
- Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Compliance frameworks assessed
- -
- Open-core scanner available
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Linux
- Cloud / SaaS
- Hybrid
- Self-hosted
Integrations (12)
Independently observed- Rancher⇄•
- GitHub Actions⇄•
- Elasticsearch→•
- GitHub→•
- Oracle Kubernetes Engine•
- Oracle Linux•
- OpenTelemetry
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Kafka
- ELK Stack
- Cilium
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
KubeArmor FAQ
Common questions about KubeArmor, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is KubeArmor?
A system-level security platform that enforces granular access policies on Kubernetes pods, containers, and infrastructure to control process execution, file access, and network communications at runtime using kernel-level enforcement. It is indexed under Cloud Security Software.
Source: https://kubearmor.io
Is KubeArmor free to use?
KubeArmor is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://kubearmor.io
What platforms does KubeArmor support?
KubeArmor supports Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://kubearmor.io
Can KubeArmor be self-hosted?
Yes. KubeArmor can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://kubearmor.io
What does KubeArmor integrate with?
We have confirmed 6 integrations for KubeArmor, including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Kafka, ELK Stack and Cilium. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://kubearmor.io
Is KubeArmor open source?
Yes. KubeArmor is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
KubeArmor alternatives
Other cloud security software we track, ranked by the same independent score.
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- Checkovlow · 45%
- Laceworklow · 27%
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Compare KubeArmor
Side by side against other cloud security software, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for KubeArmor, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 96 | 0.05 | 5.0 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 41 | 0.09 | 3.9 | ✓ |
| Security score | 93 | 0.04 | 3.9 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 58 | 0.06 | 3.6 | ✓ |
| Stars | 65 | 0.03 | 1.7 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 27 | 0.06 | 1.7 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 26 | 0.06 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.21 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 19 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Cwpp: Yes · Cloud coverage: Kubernetes and containerized environments · Open core scanner: Yes · Runtime protection: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 8 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Go | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-16 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure policy | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-16 · 60% |
| Scorecard | 9.3 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fkubearmor%2FKubeArmor%2Fprotobuf&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
| Trust center | https://kubearmor.io/blog/tags/security | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
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