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title: Analysis of CNOE competitors
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description: We compare CNOW - which we see as an orchestrator - with other platform orchestring tools like Kratix and Humanitc
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## Kratix

Kratix is a Kubernetes-native framework that helps platform engineering teams automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure and services through custom-defined abstractions called Promises. It allows teams to extend Kubernetes functionality and provide resources in a self-service manner to developers, streamlining the delivery and management of workloads across environments.

### Concepts

Key concepts of Kratix:
* Workload:
This is an abstraction representing any application or service that needs to be deployed within the infrastructure. It defines the requirements and dependent resources necessary to execute this task.
* Promise:
A "Promise" is a ready-to-use infrastructure or service package. Promises allow developers to request specific resources (such as databases, storage, or computing power) through the standard Kubernetes interface. It’s similar to an operator in Kubernetes but more universal and flexible.
Kratix simplifies the development and delivery of applications by automating the provisioning and management of infrastructure and resources through simple Kubernetes APIs.

### Pros of Kratix
* Resource provisioning automation. Kratix simplifies infrastructure creation for developers through the abstraction of "Promises." This means developers can simply request the necessary resources (like databases, message queues) without dealing with the intricacies of infrastructure management.

* Flexibility and adaptability. Platform teams can customize and adapt Kratix to specific needs by creating custom Promises for various services, allowing the infrastructure to meet the specific requirements of the organization.

* Unified resource request interface. Developers can use a single API (Kubernetes) to request resources, simplifying interaction with infrastructure and reducing complexity when working with different tools and systems.

### Cons of Kratix
* Although Kratix offers great flexibility, it can also lead to more complex setup and platform management processes. Creating custom Promises and configuring their behavior requires time and effort.

* Kubernetes dependency. Kratix relies on Kubernetes, which makes it less applicable in environments that don’t use Kubernetes or containerization technologies. It might also lead to integration challenges if an organization uses other solutions.

* Limited ecosystem. Kratix doesn’t have as mature an ecosystem as some other infrastructure management solutions (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi). This may limit the availability of ready-made solutions and tools, increasing the amount of manual work when implementing Kratix.


## Humanitec

Humanitec is an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that helps platform engineering teams automate the provisioning
and management of infrastructure and services through dynamic configuration and environment management.

It allows teams to extend their infrastructure capabilities and provide resources in a self-service manner to developers, streamlining the deployment and management of workloads across various environments.

### Concepts

Key concepts of Humanitec:
* Application Definition:  
  This is an abstraction where developers define their application, including its services, environments, a dependencies. It abstracts away infrastructure details, allowing developers to focus on building and deploying their applications.

* Dynamic Configuration Management:  
  Humanitec automatically manages the configuration of applications and services across multiple environments (e.g., development, staging, production). It ensures consistency and alignment of configurations as applications move through different stages of deployment.

Humanitec simplifies the development and delivery process by providing self-service deployment options while maintaining
centralized governance and control for platform teams.

### Pros of Humanitec
* Resource provisioning automation. Humanitec automates infrastructure and environment provisioning, allowing developers to focus on building and deploying applications without worrying about manual configuration.

* Dynamic environment management. Humanitec manages application configurations across different environments, ensuring consistency and reducing manual configuration errors.

* Golden Paths. best-practice workflows and processes that guide developers through infrastructure provisioning and application deployment. This ensures consistency and reduces cognitive load by providing a set of recommended practices.

* Unified resource management interface. Developers can use Humanitec’s interface to request resources and deploy applications, reducing complexity and improving the development workflow.

### Cons of Humanitec
* Humanitec is commercially licensed software

* Integration challenges. Humanitec’s dependency on specific cloud-native environments can create challenges for organizations with diverse infrastructures or those using legacy systems.

* Cost. Depending on usage, Humanitec might introduce additional costs related to the implementation of an Internal Developer Platform, especially for smaller teams.

* Harder to customise
