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Argo CD vs Spinnaker
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| Fact | Argo CD | Spinnaker |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 24k | 9.8k |
| Latest | v3.5.5 | spinnaker-release-2026.1.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-16 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 9 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 117+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Argo CD replaces Spinnaker. Alternatives to Spinnaker →
PartialContinuous delivery to Kubernetes only, driven from git rather than pipelines.
Both replace Octopus Deploy. Alternatives to Octopus Deploy →
PartialArgo CDDeploys to Kubernetes from git; no support for other targets.
Full replacementSpinnakerMulti-cloud deployment pipelines with canary analysis, approvals and rollbacks.
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
Spinnaker
- spinnaker-release-2026.1.32026-09-25Spinnaker 2026.1.3
- spinnaker-release-2026.2.42026-09-25Spinnaker 2026.2.4
- spinnaker-release-2026.3.02026-09-07Spinnaker 2026.3.0
- spinnaker-release-2026.0.42026-07-30Spinnaker 2026.0.4
- spinnaker-release-2026.1.22026-07-30Spinnaker 2026.1.2
Argo CD
✓ signed The latest release, v3.5.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Spinnaker
✓ signed The latest release, spinnaker-release-2026.1.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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