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Description

While many Kubernetes platforms enable users to create and oversee Kubernetes clusters, Loft takes a different approach. Rather than being a standalone solution for managing clusters, Loft serves as an advanced control plane that enhances your current Kubernetes environments by introducing multi-tenancy and self-service functionalities, maximizing the benefits of Kubernetes beyond mere cluster oversight. It boasts an intuitive user interface and command-line interface, yet operates entirely on the Kubernetes framework, allowing seamless management through kubectl and the Kubernetes API, which ensures exceptional compatibility with pre-existing cloud-native tools. The commitment to developing open-source solutions is integral to our mission, as Loft Labs proudly holds membership with both the CNCF and the Linux Foundation. By utilizing Loft, organizations can enable their teams to create economical and efficient Kubernetes environments tailored for diverse applications, fostering innovation and agility in their workflows. This unique capability empowers businesses to harness the true potential of Kubernetes without the complexity often associated with cluster management.

Description

Historically, integrating replicated storage into Kubernetes clusters has posed significant challenges for ITOps and DevOps teams, leading to a lack of support for persistent storage in many on-premises Kubernetes environments. Additionally, external storage solutions are often costly and lack portability. In contrast, Longhorn provides a user-friendly, easily deployable, and fully open-source option for cloud-native persistent block storage, eliminating the financial burdens associated with proprietary systems. Its features include built-in incremental snapshots and backup capabilities that ensure the safety of volume data both within and outside the Kubernetes ecosystem. Longhorn also streamlines the process of scheduling backups for persistent storage volumes through its intuitive and complimentary management interface. Unlike traditional external replication methods, which can take days to recover from a disk failure by re-replicating the entire dataset, Longhorn significantly reduces recovery time, thereby enhancing cluster performance and minimizing the risk of failure during critical periods. With Longhorn, organizations can achieve more reliable and efficient storage solutions for their Kubernetes deployments.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Kubernetes Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Yes 
Amazon EKS Yes 
Argo CD Yes 
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Yes 
Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) Yes 
DigitalOcean Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Yes 
Helm Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Rancher Yes 
Terraform Yes 

Integrations

Kubernetes Yes 
Alibaba Cloud No 
Amazon EKS No 
Argo CD No 
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) No 
Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) No 
DigitalOcean No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) No 
Helm No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Rancher No 
Terraform No 

Pricing Details

$25 per user per month
$20 per user per month if billed annually
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Loft Labs

Founded

2019

Country

United States

Website

loft.sh/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Longhorn

Founded

2019

Country

United States

Website

longhorn.io

Product Features

Container Management

Access Control No 
Application Development No 
Automatic Scaling No 
Build Automation No 
Container Health Management No 
Container Storage No 
Deployment Automation No 
File Isolation No 
Hybrid Deployments No 
Network Isolation No 
Orchestration No 
Shared File Systems No 
Version Control No 
Virtualization No 

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