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Kubernetes autoscaling

Add and remove pods and nodes in a Kubernetes cluster as load and pending work change.

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Kubernetes autoscaling
ToolStarsLicenceTermsSelf-hostedLanguageLatestLast push
KEDA11kApache-2.0Open sourceNoGov2.21.02026-10-06
Cluster Autoscaler9kApache-2.0Open sourceNoGovertical-pod-autoscaler-chart-0.13.02026-10-06
Karpenter2.2kApache-2.0Open sourceNoGov1.14.12026-10-06

3 tools

KEDA

KEDA is a Kubernetes-based Event Driven Autoscaling component. It provides event driven scale for any container running in Kubernetes

Language
Go
Licence
Apache-2.0
Stars
11k
Latest
v2.21.0
Last push
2026-10-06
Karpenter

Karpenter is a Kubernetes Node Autoscaler built for flexibility, performance, and simplicity.

Language
Go
Licence
Apache-2.0
Stars
2.2k
Latest
v1.14.1
Last push
2026-10-06

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