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kube-vip vs MetalLB
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| Fact | kube-vip | MetalLB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 3k | 8.4k |
| Latest | v1.2.4 | metallb-chart-0.16.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | about 31 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
kube-vip replaces MetalLB. Alternatives to MetalLB →
PartialLoad balancer addresses over ARP or BGP, plus a virtual IP for the control plane.
kube-vip
MetalLB
- metallb-chart-0.16.12026-05-27A network load-balancer implementation for Kubernetes using standard routing protocols
- v0.16.02026-05-20Release v0.16.0
- metallb-chart-0.16.02026-05-20A network load-balancer implementation for Kubernetes using standard routing protocols
- v0.15.32025-12-04Release v0.15.3
- metallb-chart-0.15.32025-12-04A network load-balancer implementation for Kubernetes using standard routing protocols
kube-vip
✓ signed The latest release, v1.2.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MetalLB
unsigned The latest release, metallb-chart-0.16.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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