Blog

Looking for startups addressing meaningful platform engineering challenges at KubeCon? Here are 20 thoughtful picks that stood out to us, teams rethinking how we build, ship, and manage cloud native infrastructure.

Kubernetes is powerful but complex; Docker Swarm is simpler but less advanced. Kubernetes dominates due to scalability and cloud support. Tools like Northflank simplify Kubernetes for easier management.

Looking for the best DevOps automation tools? This guide covers 16 tools to help with CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud deployments.

OpenShift enhances Kubernetes with security and automation but is costly and complex. Alternatives like Rancher, EKS, and Northflank offer flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions based on your needs.

Looking for AWS App Runner alternatives? Compare Northflank, AWS Fargate, Google Cloud Run, and more to find the best platform for your containerized applications.

Kubernetes is powerful but complex. Teams can choose simpler alternatives like Nomad or Docker Swarm or use enhancements like Northflank, OpenShift, or Rancher to streamline Kubernetes management.

Google Cloud Run simplifies deployment but has CI/CD, execution, and cost limits. Alternatives like Northflank, AWS Fargate, and Kubernetes offer more flexibility, scalability, and multi-cloud support for diverse needs.

Looking for a DigitalOcean alternative? Check out 10 top alternatives in 2025 with key comparisons, pricing insights, and unique features to find the right fit for your needs.

With Webapp.io shutting down, Northflank is the top alternative offering robust CI/CD, automated testing, instant preview environments, Docker caching, managed infrastructure, and BYOC flexibility.