Consul Service Mesh
Securely connect and manage services across any runtime platform and public or private cloud.
Overview
Consul by HashiCorp is a service mesh solution that provides a full-featured control plane with service discovery, configuration, and segmentation functionality. It uses Envoy as a sidecar proxy to ensure all service-to-service communication is authenticated, authorized, and encrypted.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-Cloud and Multi-Platform Support
- Service Discovery
- Secure Service-to-Service Communication (mTLS)
- Traffic Management (load balancing, traffic splitting)
- Network Infrastructure Automation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on multi-platform and hybrid cloud environments
- Integration with the HashiCorp ecosystem (Vault, Nomad)
- Built-in service discovery
Unique Value: Provides a single control plane to manage networking and security for applications across any environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Connecting services across Kubernetes clusters and VM environments.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Single-cluster, simple Kubernetes deployments where a lighter solution might suffice.
🏆 Alternatives
Excels in hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios, offering seamless integration between VMs and containers.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open source, self-managed.
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