Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- CNCF
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Devops, Platform Engineers
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Remote
What is Flux CD?
Flux CD is a ci cd tool from CNCF. A CNCF-graduated set of GitOps controllers that keep Kubernetes clusters in sync with Git, automating deployments, Helm releases and image updates.
Flux CD uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to devops, platform engineers and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include pull-based gitops model, composable controllers, helm and kustomize support. Worth weighing: less of a ui than argo cd, requires gitops discipline.
Flux CD pricing
Pros
- Pull-based GitOps model
- Composable controllers
- Helm and Kustomize support
Cons
- Less of a UI than Argo CD
- Requires GitOps discipline
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Frequently asked questions
What is Flux CD?
A CNCF-graduated set of GitOps controllers that keep Kubernetes clusters in sync with Git, automating deployments, Helm releases and image updates.
How much does Flux CD cost?
Flux CD is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Flux CD have a free trial?
Flux CD offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Flux CD support?
Flux CD is available on Self Hosted, Api.