Kratix
A Framework for Building Platforms.
Overview
Kratix is an open-source platform orchestrator developed by Syntasso to help platform teams design self-service, secure, and scalable IDPs. It enables teams to define and deliver platform capabilities as self-service, governed APIs known as 'Promises', promoting a composable, platform-as-a-product model.
✨ Key Features
- Platform-as-a-Product model
- Promises (Self-service APIs for capabilities)
- Composable Platform Architecture
- Fleet Management for resources
- Multiplayer mode (Inner Sourcing)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Composable, multi-team approach to platform building ('multiplayer mode')
- The 'Promise' concept as a clear contract between platform and app teams
- Framework approach, not a pre-built portal
Unique Value: Kratix provides a flexible, powerful, and open-source foundation for platform teams to build a truly custom, API-driven internal platform on Kubernetes.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Defining a 'Database' promise that developers can request without knowing the underlying implementation
- Building a GitOps-powered platform on top of Kubernetes
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams looking for a pre-built UI or developer portal
- Organizations not comfortable with a Kubernetes-native, API-driven approach
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike Backstage, Kratix is not a portal; it's the API-driven engine that a portal could be built on top of. Compared to Crossplane, it focuses more on defining composite, user-facing 'Promises' rather than just managing individual cloud resources.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source, self-hosted
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