Platform9 Managed Kubernetes
The only Kubernetes platform that enables you to run Kubernetes on any infrastructure.
Overview
Platform9 provides a SaaS-based platform that helps manage Kubernetes clusters across any environment. It delivers a fully managed control plane as a service, while the worker nodes and data remain in the customer's environment. This unique hybrid approach simplifies operations for on-premises and edge deployments.
✨ Key Features
- SaaS-managed control plane with a 99.9% uptime SLA
- Support for any infrastructure (bare metal, vSphere, AWS, Azure)
- Zero-touch remote upgrades and security patching
- Managed bare metal orchestration
- Single pane of glass for all clusters
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique SaaS-managed control plane for customer-owned infrastructure
- Automated lifecycle management for on-premises and edge clusters
- Bare metal orchestration capabilities
Unique Value: Delivers a cloud-like managed Kubernetes experience anywhere, freeing operations teams from the complexity of managing the control plane, upgrades, and monitoring.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enterprises needing to run Kubernetes on-premises or at the edge without a large operations team
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that only use a single public cloud and are satisfied with the native managed service
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike Rancher, which requires self-hosting the management plane, Platform9 manages it for you as a SaaS, reducing operational burden. Unlike OpenShift, it runs on any infrastructure, not just Red Hat's stack.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free tier for up to 3 clusters and 20 nodes.
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