Enterprise Tooling

ArgoCD

Declarative GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes.

4/5
Pricing: Free, Open Source (Apache 2.0)Visit Website
ArgoCD application dashboard

Pros

  • Pure GitOps model
  • Excellent UI
  • Multi-cluster support
  • Active development

Cons

  • Kubernetes-only
  • Secret management
  • Resource usage
  • Complexity at scale

Best Use Cases

  • GitOps CD
  • Multi-cluster deployments
  • Kubernetes application management
  • Audit compliance

Overview

ArgoCD implements GitOps principles for Kubernetes, using Git repositories as the source of truth for application deployments.

Key Features

GitOps Workflow

Applications are defined in Git; ArgoCD automatically syncs cluster state to match.

Multi-Cluster Support

Manage applications across multiple Kubernetes clusters from a single ArgoCD instance.

Application Synchronization

Automatic or manual sync with configurable strategies for rollouts.

Web UI and CLI

Visual interface for monitoring deployments plus powerful CLI for automation.

Best For

  • Teams adopting GitOps practices
  • Multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
  • Organizations requiring audit trails
  • Environments with strict change control

Limitations

  • Kubernetes-only focus
  • Secret management complexity
  • Learning curve for advanced patterns
  • Resource consumption at scale

Our Take

ArgoCD is excellent for organizations committed to GitOps. Its Kubernetes-native design and comprehensive feature set make it a top choice for CD in cloud-native environments.