Kratix
A Framework for Building Platforms.
Overview
Kratix is an open-source project that provides a framework for platform teams to build their own internal platforms using Kubernetes. It allows you to define 'Promises' (a contract for a resource or capability) and expose them to developers. Developers can then request instances of these Promises, and Kratix handles the underlying orchestration. It is designed to be a flexible, API-driven foundation for platform engineering.
✨ Key Features
- Promise-based Framework (Define your own APIs)
- Multi-cluster Resource Delivery
- Built on Kubernetes CRDs
- Open Source (CNCF Sandbox Project)
- Language and Infrastructure Agnostic
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Promise-based framework for defining platform capabilities
- Focus on being a foundational layer, not a complete UI
- Lightweight and Kubernetes-native
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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