Replicated vs. Chainguard

Enhance and streamline the deployment of modern on-premises applications for enterprise clients with Replicated, which serves some of the most innovative and renowned organizations worldwide across various sectors, including finance, automotive, and consumer technology. Its all-in-one solution provides you with comprehensive tools to quickly and securely deploy an installable version of your application. Whether clients have a pre-existing Kubernetes cluster or lack expertise in it, Replicated ensures a smooth delivery process. The platform features an advanced user experience for application configuration, updates, and management, making the process intuitive and efficient. Additionally, it includes robust tools for trustless troubleshooting and automated remediation, even in environments that are isolated from external networks. You can manage customer licenses effectively, setting specific entitlements such as expiration dates, features, and usage limitations. Moreover, Replicated integrates seamlessly with existing deployment pipelines, aligning CI/CD workflows with enterprise release schedules to facilitate a smooth transition and enhance operational efficiency. This holistic strategy not only empowers organizations to scale their operations but also ensures they retain control over how their applications are distributed, ultimately driving greater productivity and satisfaction among end-users.

Chainguard Containers are a curated catalog of minimal, zero-CVE container images backed by a leading CVE remediation SLA—7 days for critical vulnerabilities, and 14 days for high, medium, and low severities—helping teams build and ship software more securely. Contemporary software development and deployment pipelines demand secure, continuously updated containerized workloads for cloud-native environments. Chainguard delivers minimal images built entirely from source using fortified build infrastructure, including only the essential components required to build and run containers. Tailored for both engineering and security teams, Chainguard Containers reduce costly engineering effort associated with vulnerability management, strengthen application security by minimizing attack surface, and streamline compliance with key industry frameworks and customer expectations—ultimately helping unlock business value.