Consul Connect
Service networking for any cloud or runtime.
Overview
Consul, from HashiCorp, provides service discovery, configuration management, and segmentation across multiple clouds and hybrid environments. Its strong security features and multi-platform support are key advantages. Consul Connect is the service mesh component of Consul.
✨ Key Features
- Service Discovery
- Health Checking
- Service Segmentation (mTLS)
- Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud support
- Integration with the HashiCorp ecosystem
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Multi-platform support (Kubernetes, VMs, bare metal)
- Tight integration with other HashiCorp products
- Strong focus on service discovery
Unique Value: Provides a unified solution for service networking across diverse environments.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Organizations with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud deployments.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams looking for a Kubernetes-native, lightweight service mesh
🏆 Alternatives
Offers broader platform support than Kubernetes-focused solutions like Linkerd and Istio.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open source, self-hosted.
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