HashiCorp Nomad
A simple and flexible workload orchestrator to deploy and manage containers and non-containerized applications across on-prem and clouds at scale.
Overview
Nomad is an easy-to-use, flexible, and performant workload orchestrator designed to deploy and manage a diverse mix of applications, including containerized, non-containerized, and batch applications. Nomad is a single binary that can be deployed across on-premises and cloud environments, and it integrates seamlessly with other HashiCorp tools like Consul and Vault.
✨ Key Features
- Single binary for both clients and servers
- Orchestrates containers, VMs, and standalone applications
- Multi-region and multi-cloud federation
- Simple, declarative job specification
- Scalable to clusters of 10,000+ nodes
- Seamless integration with HashiCorp Consul and Vault
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of operation (single binary).
- Native support for non-containerized workloads.
- Architecturally simpler than Kubernetes.
Unique Value: Provides a single, simple, and flexible orchestrator for any application, on any infrastructure, at any scale.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running mixed workloads of containers and traditional applications
- Large-scale batch processing systems
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need the full, extensive ecosystem of Kubernetes
- Teams that require a GUI-first management experience
🏆 Alternatives
Nomad is significantly simpler to install, manage, and scale than Kubernetes, while also offering first-class support for workloads beyond containers, which is a key advantage for many enterprises.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Nomad is open-source and free to use.
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