diff --git a/docs/intro/comparisons.md b/docs/intro/comparisons.md index 074b84d..c15247f 100644 --- a/docs/intro/comparisons.md +++ b/docs/intro/comparisons.md @@ -15,14 +15,16 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### Cloudron -#### Pros +[Cloudron](https://www.cloudron.io) is complete solution for running apps on your own server + +**Pros** - 👍 Decent web interface for app, domain & user management. - 👍 Large library of apps. - 👍 Built-in SSO using LDAP, which is compatible with more apps and often has a better user interface than OAuth. - 👍 Apps are actively maintained by the Cloudron team. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Moving away from open source. The core is now proprietary software. - 👎 Libre tier has a single app limit. @@ -37,7 +39,9 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### YunoHost -#### Pros +[YunoHost](https://yunohost.org) is an operating system aiming for the simplest administration of a server + +**Pros** - 👍 Lovely web interface for app, domain & user management. - 👍 Bigger library of apps. @@ -46,7 +50,7 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n - 👍 Doesn't require a public-facing IP. - 👍 Supports system-wide mutualisation of resources for apps (e.g. sharing databases by default) -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Upstream libre software communities aren't involved in packaging. - 👎 Uninstalling apps leaves growing cruft. @@ -55,7 +59,9 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### Caprover -#### Pros +[CapRover](https://caprover.com) is an easy to use app/database deployment & web server manager for applications + +**Pros** - 👍 Bigger library of apps. - 👍 Easy set-up using a DigitalOcean one-click app. @@ -63,7 +69,7 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n - 👍 Deploy any app with a `docker-compose.yml` file as a "One Click App" via the web interface. - 👍 Multi-node (multi-server) set-up works by default. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Single-file app definition format, difficult to tweak using entrypoint scripts. - 👎 Nginx instead of Traefik for load-balancing. @@ -74,34 +80,42 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### Ansible -#### Pros +[Ansible](https://www.ansible.com) mature automation and deployment tool. + +**Pros** - 👍 Includes server creation and bootstrapping. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Upstream libre software communities aren't publishing Ansible roles. - 👎 Lots of manual work involved in things like app isolation, backups, updates. ### Kubernetes -#### Pros +[Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io) (or K8s) is a system for automating deployment, scaling, and +management of containerized applications. + + +**Pros** - 👍 Helm charts are available for some key apps already. - 👍 Scale all the things. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Too big -- requires 3rd party tools to run a single-node instance. - 👎 Not suitable for a small to mid size hosting provider. ### Docker-compose -#### Pros +[Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/) is a tool for defining and running multi-container applications. + +**Pros** - 👍 Quick to set up and familiar for many developers. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Manual work required for process monitoring. - 👎 Secret storage not available yet. @@ -109,11 +123,14 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### Doing it Manually (Old School) -#### Pros +If you are an absolute Shaman in a Shell and learning new gadgets just slows you down, +have it, but maybe ask how old [is old enough](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press)? + +**Pros** - 👍 Simple - just follow upstream instructions to install and update. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Loads of manual work required for app isolation and backups. - 👎 Array of sysadmin skills required to install and maintain apps. @@ -123,14 +140,17 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### Stackspin -#### Pros +[Stackspin](https://www.stackspin.net) deployment and management stack for a +handful of popular team collaboration apps. + +**Pros** - 👍 Easy instructions to install & upgrade multiple tightly integrated apps. - 👍 Offers a unified SSO user experience. - 👍 Offers tightly integrated logging, monitoring, and maintenance. - 👍 Has a strong focus and attention to security. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Upstream libre software communities aren't involved in packaging. - 👎 It is not designed to be a general specification. @@ -142,12 +162,14 @@ Here is a short overview of the pros/cons we see, in relation to our goals and n ### Maadix -#### Pros +[Maadix](https://maadix.net) managed hosting and deployment of popular privacy preserving applications. + +**Pros** - 👍 Nice looking web interface for app, domain & user management. - 👍 Offers a paid hosting service to get up and running easily. -#### Cons +**Cons** - 👎 Upstream libre software communities aren't involved in packaging. - 👎 It is not designed to be a general specification.