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What is Longhorn?

Historically, the integration of replicated storage within Kubernetes clusters has presented notable difficulties for ITOps and DevOps teams, which has resulted in many on-premises Kubernetes setups lacking persistent storage support. Furthermore, external storage alternatives tend to be expensive and often lack the desired portability. In contrast, Longhorn emerges as a straightforward, easily deployable, and completely open-source choice for cloud-native persistent block storage, alleviating the financial strain associated with proprietary solutions. Among its features are built-in incremental snapshots and backup capabilities that safeguard volume data both internally and externally to the Kubernetes environment. Longhorn simplifies the scheduling of backups for persistent storage volumes through its user-friendly management interface, making it accessible to a broader range of users. Unlike conventional external replication approaches, which may require days to recover from a disk failure by re-replicating the entire dataset, Longhorn drastically cuts down on recovery time, enhancing cluster performance and reducing failure risks during vital periods. As a result, organizations can attain more dependable and efficient storage solutions tailored to their Kubernetes deployments, ultimately driving better operational outcomes.

What is Loft?

Although numerous Kubernetes platforms allow users to establish and manage Kubernetes clusters, Loft distinguishes itself with a unique approach. Instead of functioning as a separate tool for cluster management, Loft acts as an enhanced control plane, augmenting existing Kubernetes setups by providing multi-tenancy features and self-service capabilities, thereby unlocking the full potential of Kubernetes beyond basic cluster management. It features a user-friendly interface as well as a command-line interface, while fully integrating with the Kubernetes ecosystem, enabling smooth administration via kubectl and the Kubernetes API, which guarantees excellent compatibility with existing cloud-native technologies. The development of open-source solutions is a key component of our mission, as Loft Labs is honored to be a member of both the CNCF and the Linux Foundation. By leveraging Loft, organizations can empower their teams to build cost-effective and efficient Kubernetes environments that cater to a variety of applications, ultimately promoting innovation and flexibility within their operations. This remarkable functionality allows businesses to tap into the full capabilities of Kubernetes, simplifying the complexities that typically come with cluster oversight. Additionally, Loft's approach encourages collaboration across teams, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from a well-structured Kubernetes ecosystem.

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Integrations Supported

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

Integrations Supported

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

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$25 per user per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Longhorn

Date Founded

2019

Company Location

United States

Company Website

longhorn.io

Company Facts

Organization Name

Loft Labs

Date Founded

2019

Company Location

United States

Company Website

loft.sh/

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Container Management

Access Control
Application Development
Automatic Scaling
Build Automation
Container Health Management
Container Storage
Deployment Automation
File Isolation
Hybrid Deployments
Network Isolation
Orchestration
Shared File Systems
Version Control
Virtualization

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