Argo CD
Declarative GitOps CD for Kubernetes.
Overview
Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. It is implemented as a Kubernetes controller which continuously monitors running applications and compares the current, live state against the desired target state as specified in a Git repository. It helps developers manage both infrastructure configuration and application updates in one system.
✨ Key Features
- Automated deployment and synchronization
- GitOps style continuous delivery
- Web UI and CLI for visualization and management
- Role-based access control (RBAC) and SSO support
- Multi-cluster management
- Drift detection and remediation
- Support for Helm, Kustomize, and plain YAML manifests
🎯 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
- Continuous Delivery for microservices on Kubernetes
- Infrastructure configuration management via GitOps
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing traditional, non-containerized applications
- Continuous Integration (CI) - it is a CD tool
🏆 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
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully-featured, open-source software.
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