compare
Argo CD vs Kluctl
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Argo CD | Kluctl |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 24k | 883 |
| Latest | v3.5.5 | v2.28.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-14 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 197 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 117+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Kluctl replaces Argo CD. Alternatives to Argo CD →
PartialDeploys composed Helm and Kustomize projects to Kubernetes from the CLI or a controller.
Both replace Flux. Alternatives to Flux →
Full replacementArgo CDReconciles clusters from git, with a web UI and application-level view.
PartialKluctlDeploys composed Helm and Kustomize projects to Kubernetes from the CLI or a controller.
Argo CD
- v3.6.0-rc32026-10-15shellpre-release
- v3.3.162026-10-12shell
- v3.5.52026-10-12shell
- v3.4.112026-10-12shell
- v3.3.152026-10-06shell
Argo CD
✓ signed The latest release, v3.5.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
Loading the security report
Kluctl
unsigned The latest release, v2.28.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
Loading the security report