A VPS
A VPS gives you a machine to run. Kupe gives you a Kubernetes platform with deployment, observability and guardrails already connected.
Compare with KupeFind the right amount of platform.For the way you build.
A VPS, an app platform and a Kubernetes cluster solve different problems. See where Kupe fits, what it takes care of and what stays with your team.
Kupe sits between app hosting and a platform you assemble yourself: direct Kubernetes access with GitOps, observability and security tooling already connected.
What are you starting from?
A developer platform
Developer platforms make shipping an app straightforward. Kupe is for teams that want a managed foundation while working directly with Kubernetes.
Compare with KupeBare or managed Kubernetes
Bare Kubernetes, managed cloud clusters and Kupe all give you Kubernetes. The difference is how much of the surrounding platform your team assembles and operates.
Compare with KupeThree questions to help you choose
How much control do you need?
A machine, an app-focused workflow or a Kubernetes API? Start with what your workload actually needs rather than a longer feature list.
What do you want to operate?
Compare the installation, integration and upgrade work alongside the hosting bill. Decide which responsibilities your team wants to keep.
What does reliability require?
Check availability commitments, recovery, support and data ownership. Kupe is in alpha and is not suitable for production-critical workloads.
Read the details before choosing
These are comparisons of common operating models, not feature or price rankings of individual vendors. Managed cloud offerings and app platforms vary widely. Check the service and configuration you are considering.
Find your starting point
Bring a workload. See how it fits.
Try a non-critical environment, explore the platform and tell us what you need next.
Kupe is in alpha. No SLA. Your team owns workload backups. Read the Alpha Notice.