Glasskube
🧊 The next generation Package Manager for Kubernetes 📦
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>log in to comment- Vince Canger· 2y ago
Love what Glasskube are doing. Keep it up!
- Philip Miglinci· 2y ago
Hey there! 👋 One of the Glasskube Co-founders here. I'm thrilled to launch on DevHunt, Glasskube, the open-source next generation package manager for Kubernetes. If you're familiar with working in a Kubernetes environment, you understand the challenges of managing third-party packages crucial for running your clusters and the applications within them. Traditional package managers often fall short, with clunky customization, repetitive and inefficient updating processes, and no streamlined way to manage dependencies between packages. So, what's our solution? Glasskube's beta version offers: 🆕 Streamlined package updates 👍 Easy GitOps integration 🔗 Package dependency management 📋 Simplified configuration options 📦 A continuously expanding catalog of supported packages We're eager to get Glasskube into your hands and hear your thoughts. The best way to get started is by visiting our GitHub repository ( https://github.com/glasskube/glasskube ) where you'll find all the information you need to dive in quickly. If you like what you see, show your support by giving us a star 🌟 – we'd truly appreciate it!
Glasskube is a Kubernetes package manager that streamlines updates, GitOps integration, and package dependency management.
- for
- Kubernetes admins and vendors distributing self-hosted software
- pricing
- paid · free trial
Key features
- GitOps Ready — Outputs Glasskube packages as YAML for ArgoCD and can bootstrap ArgoCD setups with one command.
- Auto-Updating Packages — Integrates with Renovate to automatically create PRs for new package versions.
- Glasskube Hub — Central catalog for public and private packages, similar to Docker Hub.
- Package Scopes — Supports cluster-scoped and namespaced packages for flexible installation.
- Docker & Kubernetes Agents — Deploys packages via Docker, Helm/Kubernetes, or any artifact registry.
- License Management — Provides licensing, RBAC, and access control for customer installations.
- Custom Branding — Allows white-labeling of the customer portal and custom domains in higher plans.
- Observability & Alerts — Offers container metrics, deployment status, log retention, and alerting.
Use cases
- Deploy a SaaS vendor's application to multiple self-hosted customer clusters
- Bootstrap and keep an ArgoCD GitOps pipeline up-to-date automatically
- Distribute private, version-controlled packages to internal teams
- Manage licensing and access for a portfolio of Kubernetes add-ons
Glasskube pricing
- Pro$80/month/monthUp to 100 customer orgs · 1TB container registry · RBAC + SSO · 7-day log retention
- Business$160/month/monthAll Pro features · 5TB registry · Custom domains & white-label · Priority support
- Enterprise$59,000/year/yearUnlimited customers & users · SAML SSO · Dedicated infrastructure · Custom contracts & SLA
Glasskube FAQ
What is Distr?+
Distr is the open-source software distribution platform behind Glasskube, providing ready-to-use components for distributing applications to self-hosted customers.
How does pricing work?+
Pricing is based on the number of internal users and customer organizations; monthly price combines both metrics.
Can I self-host Distr?+
Yes, Distr is fully open source and can be self-hosted; paid plans can also be self-hosted with a license key.
What support is included?+
Pro includes email and Slack support; Business adds priority support; Enterprise adds a dedicated support engineer, phone support, and SLA.
How long does integration take?+
Most teams ship their first customer install after onboarding; Glasskube supports GitHub release automation, pre/post-install scripts, and agent-based distribution out of the box.
Summarized by DevHunt from glasskube.dev · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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