Argo CD
Declarative continuous delivery for Kubernetes.
Overview
Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. It continuously monitors running applications and compares the live state against the desired state specified in a Git repository. It provides features for visualizing, automating, and managing the application lifecycle on Kubernetes.
✨ Key Features
- GitOps workflow (single source of truth)
- Automated syncing of application state
- Web UI and CLI for visualizing Kubernetes resources
- Rollback to any previous version
- Support for Helm, Kustomize, and Jsonnet
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Rich web UI for visualization and management
- Focus on the application deployment (CD) part of the lifecycle
- Strong community and adoption as a CNCF project
Unique Value: Provides a robust, declarative, and auditable way to manage application deployments on Kubernetes using Git as the single source of truth.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Becoming the de facto standard for GitOps-based continuous delivery in the Kubernetes community.
- Managing complex microservices deployments in a declarative way.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not using Kubernetes.
- Projects that only require Continuous Integration (CI) and not Continuous Delivery (CD).
🏆 Alternatives
Often compared to Flux; Argo CD is generally considered to have a more powerful and user-friendly UI. It is more focused on CD than all-in-one tools like GitLab.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully featured, self-hosted, and open source.
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